Monday, May 12, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, May 12, 2025

News

Pentagon Directs Military to Pull Library Books that Address Diversity, Anti-Racism, Gender Issues

The Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by...

by Lolita C. Baldor | May 11

From The Left and Right, US Catholics Hope New Pope Fulfills Their Hopes

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV 's...

by David Crary and Tiffany Stanley | May 11

Culture

Manuel Alejandro Mira's Hot, Hairy, Shirtless Grecian Vacation

What could be sexier than a gorgeous summer trip to Greece, drenched in sunshine and looking hotter than ever, your days drenched in sunshine? Manuel Alejandro...

by Andrea Marks Joseph | May 10

Igor Lucios is Working Hard on His Personal Growth

In February, Igor Lucios finished a few college courses; he is pursuing credits in both Spanish and photography. Those things also play an important part in...

by Timothy Rawles | May 10

Pride

Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states'...

by Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone | May 7

International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"

As the transgender community faces relentless attacks and erasure, all those added this year are transgender advocates and trailblazers.

May 5

Media

Lucille Lortel Awards @ NYU Skirball Center :: May 4, 2025

Broadway's edgy little sibling had its moment! The Lucille Lortel Awards lit up NYU Skirball with glam, grit, and a whole lotta talent.

by Wilsonmodels | May 6

EDGE Now: Gays, Giggles, and Good Vibes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, babes–and we've got just the serotonin boost you need! From punchlines to powerful vibes, these queer comedians are here...

May 6

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Spring is sprung, darling–and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.