Friday, Mar 21, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Here's How Some Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Groups Prepared for Major Foreign Aid Cuts Under Trump

Here's How Some Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Groups Prepared for Major Foreign Aid Cuts Under Trump

Global Philanthropy Project quietly launched a campaign called "Fund Our Futures" to raise money for LGBTQ+ organizations around the world.

by Thalia Beaty | Mar 20

A New Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill in Tennessee is Headed to the Governor's Desk
A New Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill in Tennessee is Headed to the Governor's Desk

by Kimberlee Kruesi | Mar 20
Cowboy Up with Naughty Ranch Hand Nathan Slaten
Cowboy Up with Naughty Ranch Hand Nathan Slaten

by Timothy Rawles | Mar 20

Henry Jimenez Kerbox is a Rainbow Angel on the Mammoth Ski Slopes
Henry Jimenez Kerbox is a Rainbow Angel on the Mammoth Ski Slopes

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Mar 20

Ryan Garcia is Serving Pecs and Specs
Ryan Garcia is Serving Pecs and Specs

by Timothy Rawles | Mar 20

Watch: Antoni Porowski is Serenaded with a Taylor Swift Song and Fans Celebrate
Watch: Antoni Porowski is Serenaded with a Taylor Swift Song and Fans Celebrate

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

News

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Return Two Transgender Inmates to Women's Prisons
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Return Two Transgender Inmates to Women's Prisons

A judge on Wednesday ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer two transgender women inmates back to federal women's prisons after they had been sent to...

by Michael R. Sisak | Mar 20

Trump Administration Suspends $175 Million in Federal Funding for Penn over Transgender Swimmer
Trump Administration Suspends $175 Million in Federal Funding for Penn over Transgender Swimmer

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender...

by Zeke Miller | Mar 19

Appeals Court Blocks Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Appeals Court Blocks Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

by Julie Carr Smyth | Mar 19
Chris Grace Looks to Talk Back to 'Boss' Donald Trump at July Kennedy Center Gig
Chris Grace Looks to Talk Back to 'Boss' Donald Trump at July Kennedy Center Gig

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 19

Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center
Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center

Mar 19

Culture

Out Director Andrew Ahn Says Watching His 'Wedding Banquet' Remake is 'Part of Your Fight to Resist'
Out Director Andrew Ahn Says Watching His 'Wedding Banquet' Remake is 'Part of Your Fight to Resist'

Out "Fire Island" filmmaker Andrew Ahn says that watching his new remake of Ang Lee's queer classic "The Wedding Banquet" isn't just a matter of appreciating...

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

Watch: Luke Macfarlane Takes His Carpentry Skills to Reality TV, and Husband Hig Shows His Pride
Watch: Luke Macfarlane Takes His Carpentry Skills to Reality TV, and Husband Hig Shows His Pride

Hallmark Channel hunk Luke Macfarlane is taking his hammer and saw to reality TV with a new series, and husband Hig Roberts couldn't be prouder of his man.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

LGBTQ+ Representation and Initiatives in the Gaming Sector
LGBTQ+ Representation and Initiatives in the Gaming Sector

Mar 20
Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will Host Spring 'Saturday Night Live' Episodes
Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will Host Spring 'Saturday Night Live' Episodes

Mar 20
Making a French Connection with Cutie Alex Wait
Making a French Connection with Cutie Alex Wait

by Timothy Rawles | Mar 19

Pride

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4

Save the dates of April 17 – May 4 for the return of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition!

Mar 18

Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community
Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community

Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors of Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood!

Mar 17

National LGBTQ+ Museum Mobilizes New, Nationwide ACT-UP Movement to Fight U.S. Government's Life-Threatening, Unconstitutional Attacks
National LGBTQ+ Museum Mobilizes New, Nationwide ACT-UP Movement to Fight U.S. Government's Life-Threatening, Unconstitutional Attacks

Mar 17
A New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Hungary Would Ban Pride Event and Allow Use of Facial Recognition Software
A New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Hungary Would Ban Pride Event and Allow Use of Facial Recognition Software

by Justin Spike | Mar 17
A New Chapter For The Cherry Fund: From Circuit Party to Comprehensive Foundation
A New Chapter For The Cherry Fund: From Circuit Party to Comprehensive Foundation

Mar 12

Media

Proudly yourse.l.f. Bobby Coyote: Watch Now!
Proudly yourse.l.f. Bobby Coyote: Watch Now!

Get ready to glow from the inside out! EDGE Media Network & e.l.f. Cosmetics are teaming up to bring you "proudly yourse.l.f.: queer beauty and beyond"–a fierce...

Mar 19

EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay
EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay

Spring break, but make it gaycation! We've rounded up the hottest queer-friendly travel spots to spice up your getaway. And honey, don't miss the latest episode...

Mar 12

Proudly yourse.l.f. Lisa Dempsey: Watch Now!
Proudly yourse.l.f. Lisa Dempsey: Watch Now!

Mar 12
Go-Go Night @ Oilcan Harry's :: March 7, 2025
Go-Go Night @ Oilcan Harry's :: March 7, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Mar 8

Winter Party Beach Party :: March 2, 2025
Winter Party Beach Party :: March 2, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Mar 5

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Must-See Queer Films

Love is in the air, and so is some seriously iconic queer cinema! Get ready to swoon, cry, and clutch your pearls with these must-watch queer films for Valentine's Day and beyond!