Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

Protesters Block Traffic in Hungary in Opposition to New Law Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Events

Protesters Block Traffic in Hungary in Opposition to New Law Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Events

Several thousand protesters blocked a major thoroughfare in the center of Hungary's capital on Tuesday in opposition to a recent law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts Hungarians' right to assembly.

Mar 25

World Athletics to Require Chromosome Testing of Athletes in Women's Track and Field
World Athletics to Require Chromosome Testing of Athletes in Women's Track and Field

Mar 25
'Young Hearts' Helmer Anthony Schatteman Says 'It's Okay to Be Yourself'
'Young Hearts' Helmer Anthony Schatteman Says 'It's Okay to Be Yourself'

by Frank J. Avella | Mar 25

EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat
EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat

Mar 25
New Musical Asks, 'How Do We Deal with the End?' (With a Singalong)
New Musical Asks, 'How Do We Deal with the End?' (With a Singalong)

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 25

Thiago Alves is a Towering Inferno
Thiago Alves is a Towering Inferno

by Timothy Rawles | Mar 25

News

How a Shelter Hit by Trump's Aid Cuts Protects LGBTQ+ Migrants in Mexico
How a Shelter Hit by Trump's Aid Cuts Protects LGBTQ+ Migrants in Mexico

"The LGBT population doesn't necessarily leave their countries for the same reasons as others," said Mariana de la Cruz of Casa Frida, a LGBTQ+ migrant shelter...

by María Teresa Hernández | Mar 25

Trump Administration Cancels at Least 68 Grants Focused on LGBTQ+ Health Questions
Trump Administration Cancels at Least 68 Grants Focused on LGBTQ+ Health Questions

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to...

by Carla K. Johnson | Mar 25

Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University's Ban
Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University's Ban

by Geoff Mulvihill | Mar 25
Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change
Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change

by Michael Casey and Rodrique Ngowi | Mar 25
The Power and Benefits of Wearing a Copper Bracelet
The Power and Benefits of Wearing a Copper Bracelet

Mar 24

Culture

New York Fire Dept.'s Hunk-Filled Calendar Set for Return in 2026
New York Fire Dept.'s Hunk-Filled Calendar Set for Return in 2026

The Fire Department of New York used to put out an annual "Calendar of Heroes" to rescue us all year long. After a three-year absence, that hunk-filled calendar...

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 25

Banana Skin Facials and Bottled Water Skin Care? Gay Twitter Goes into Orbit over Influencer's 'Morning Routine' Video
Banana Skin Facials and Bottled Water Skin Care? Gay Twitter Goes into Orbit over Influencer's 'Morning Routine' Video

Fitness tips or next-level comedy? Gay Twitter seemingly couldn't decide as a fitness influencer's "morning routine" video, featuring Saratoga ice water dunks...

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 25

Nathan Lane Chalks Up Lost Gigs Like 'Space Jam' to Homophobia
Nathan Lane Chalks Up Lost Gigs Like 'Space Jam' to Homophobia

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 25

Review: 'Into the Woods' Tells Tall Tales, Finds Emotional Depth
Review: 'Into the Woods' Tells Tall Tales, Finds Emotional Depth

by Joe Siegel | Mar 25

The Eyes Have it for Looker Amr Elsheikh
The Eyes Have it for Looker Amr Elsheikh

by Timothy Rawles | Mar 25

Pride

NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"

Marquee events will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the Pride movement's roots in protest at Stonewall

Mar 21

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

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

Media

Closing Night @ Barracuda NYC :: March 23, 2025
Closing Night @ Barracuda NYC :: March 23, 2025

End of an Era, Honey! After 30 years of serving up legendary lewks, iconic performances, and more late-night shenanigans than we can count, Barracuda has...

by Wilsonmodels | Mar 25

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

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

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Unstoppable Queer Black Icons

Legends, trailblazers, and icons–oh my! This Black History Month, we're giving flowers (and maybe a little glitter) to the queer Black pioneers who redefined history