Friday, Dec 19, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Dec 19, 2025

Out In The Orchard: Finding Queer Belonging in Rural Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

Out In The Orchard: Finding Queer Belonging in Rural Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

In the apple-scented hills of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, an unlikely queer haven is taking root amid farm stands, cider barns, and foggy Bay of Fundy cliffs.

5 hours ago

Democrat Eileen Higgins Sworn in As Miami's First Female Mayor After 30 Years of GOP Control
Democrat Eileen Higgins Sworn in As Miami's First Female Mayor After 30 Years of GOP Control

by Freida Frisaro and Daniel Kozin | 4 hours ago
Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery Program That Let Brown University, MIT Shootings Suspect Into US
Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery Program That Let Brown University, MIT Shootings Suspect Into US

by Elliot Spagat and Hallie Golden | 5 hours ago
California School District Near Nevada Caught up in a Dispute Over Transgender Athlete Policies
California School District Near Nevada Caught up in a Dispute Over Transgender Athlete Policies

by Sophie Austin | 5 hours ago
TikTok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit With American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
TikTok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit With American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake

by Barbara Ortutay | 5 hours ago
Justice Department Faces Deadline to Release Files on Epstein Sex Trafficking Investigation
Justice Department Faces Deadline to Release Files on Epstein Sex Trafficking Investigation

by Michael R. Sisak, Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer | 6 hours ago

News

Culver City Ushers in Historic Era with First Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor Freddy Puza
Culver City Ushers in Historic Era with First Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor Freddy Puza

Culver City, California, elected Freddy Puza as its first openly LGBTQ+ mayor on December 8, 2025, marking a milestone in the city's 108-year history.

2 hours ago

US Justice Department Sues 3 States, District of Columbia for Voter Data
US Justice Department Sues 3 States, District of Columbia for Voter Data

The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states and the District of Columbia for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration

by Scott Bauer | 2 hours ago

The Kennedy Center Starts Work to Add Trump's Name Onto the Building
The Kennedy Center Starts Work to Add Trump's Name Onto the Building

by Darlene Superville | 3 hours ago
British Baker’s Criticism of Mexican 'Ugly' Bread Triggers Social Media Outrage
British Baker’s Criticism of Mexican 'Ugly' Bread Triggers Social Media Outrage

by Fernanda Pesce | 3 hours ago
Cloud Lifts Over Cannabis Companies' Future Amid Push to Reclassify the Drug
Cloud Lifts Over Cannabis Companies' Future Amid Push to Reclassify the Drug

by Damian J. Troise | 3 hours ago

Culture

Chris Olsen’s ‘Mystery’ Boyfriend Confirmed as London Real Estate Agent Harrison Dockerty After Viral TikToks
Chris Olsen’s ‘Mystery’ Boyfriend Confirmed as London Real Estate Agent Harrison Dockerty After Viral TikToks

TikTok creator Chris Olsen’s long-rumoured new relationship has effectively been confirmed by fans, who identified British real estate agent Harrison Dockerty...

2 hours ago

Miles Heizer Responds to Netflix’s Cancellation of Queer Military Drama 'Boots'
Miles Heizer Responds to Netflix’s Cancellation of Queer Military Drama 'Boots'

Netflix has cancelled the LGBTQ+ military drama Boots after one season, prompting a public response from lead actor Miles Heizer.

3 hours ago

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Chris Evans’ Surprise ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Return Sparks Debate Over Captain America’s Legacy
Chris Evans’ Surprise ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Return Sparks Debate Over Captain America’s Legacy

3 hours ago
Bisexual Adult Performer Lane Rogers, Known as Blake Mitchell, Mourned After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Bisexual Adult Performer Lane Rogers, Known as Blake Mitchell, Mourned After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

4 hours ago
State Awards $47.6 Million for San Francisco LGBTQ+ Senior Housing Project, Advancing Affordable Affirmative Living
State Awards $47.6 Million for San Francisco LGBTQ+ Senior Housing Project, Advancing Affordable Affirmative Living

4 hours ago

Pride

San Antonio LGBTQ+ District Rallies After State Blocks Rainbow Crosswalks
San Antonio LGBTQ+ District Rallies After State Blocks Rainbow Crosswalks

Community members and local leaders in San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ cultural heritage district are regrouping after the State of Texas ordered the city to remove...

Dec 18

Budapest Mayor Faces Potential Indictment Over Defiant LGBTQ+ Pride March
Budapest Mayor Faces Potential Indictment Over Defiant LGBTQ+ Pride March

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has received a proposal for indictment from authorities over his role in organizing the city's 30th annual Pride march in June...

Dec 17

Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Sports Advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette Celebrate Wedding After Decades of Activism
Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Sports Advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette Celebrate Wedding After Decades of Activism

Dec 17
Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes
Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes

Dec 16
NYC Pride Seeks Applicants for Grant Program Supporting Local LGBTQIA+ Nonprofits and Community Groups
NYC Pride Seeks Applicants for Grant Program Supporting Local LGBTQIA+ Nonprofits and Community Groups

by New York City Pride | Dec 16

Media

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

Four decades of toys, joy, and queer cheer! Robby Browne's legendary TOYS PARTY marked its 40th anniversary as NYC's biggest LGBTQ+ holiday throwdown–spun to...

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025
Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 2

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.