Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

Trump Demands an Apology from Bishop who Asked Him to 'Have Mercy' on LGBTQ+ People and Migrants

President Trump demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the U.S. illegally.

by Darlene Superville, Tiffany Stanley and Gary Fields | 6 hours ago

News

Trump Administration Directs all Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave

President Donald Trump's administration moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion...

by Alexandra Olson and Zeke Miller | 7 hours ago

GOP-led States are Emboldened to Keep Rolling Back Trans Rights. Democrats Struggle with a Response

As lawmakers have gone into session in many states, Republicans are broadly emboldened by GOP electoral successes to continue pushing state-level bills to...

by Andrew DeMillo, John Hanna, and Nadia Lathan | 8 hours ago

Culture

An Open, More Mature McKinley Belcher III Revisits 'A Guide for the Homesick' Off-Broadway

Out actor McKinley Belcher III first appeared in "A Guide for the Homesick" in Boston 7 years ago; now he has returned to Ken Urban's two-hander off-Broadway,...

by Nicholas Dussault | 9 hours ago

Owen Lindberg Strips into a Sexy Angel for Photographer Henry Jimenez Kerbox

Out photographer Henry Jimenez Kerbox's Angel series is back, for the first time in Miami, with blonde angelic model Owen Lindberg transforming into an angel on...

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jan 21

Pride

Creating Change Announces Emcee, Plenaries, Speakers, Programming and More

Tre'vell Anderson, Imara Jones, Mandisa Moore, Dr. David Johns, Frenchie Davis, Ada Vox and More Join Thousands of LGBTQ+ Advocates in Las Vegas January 22-26

Jan 17

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 4

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival 2025 makes a splashy return to Miami Beach for its 32nd anniversary from February 26 - March 4, 2025.

Jan 14

Media

Onesie Party @ Sidetrack Bar Chicago :: January 1, 2025

2025 hit the ground purring at Sidetrack's Onesie Party! Fur flew, claws clashed, and cozy queens battled for prizes in the fluffiest showdown of the year....

by Jerry Nunn | Jan 1

On The EDGE: Kristofer Inez Onyx

Kristofer Inez Onyx, the dazzling drag persona of Landen C.L. Smith, is turning heads and breaking boundaries as Mr. Gay America 2024. Join the conversation On...

Dec 23, 2024

EDGE RECOMMENDS

On The EDGE: Kim Myles

Kim Myles, an Emmy-winning designer and reality TV star, continues to redefine what it means to blend creativity and culture. Whether she's transforming spaces, championing creativity, or redefining cannabis culture, Kim Myles continues to inspire!