LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
Out in the Open: Burlington, Vermont’s Queer Heartbeat
This feature dives into Burlington, Vermont through a distinctly LGBTQ+ lens, unearthing its vibrant queer culture, storied activism, and effervescent nightlife.
News
Trump Says He and Mamdani Will Meet Friday in Washington, Setting up Clash of Political Opposites
President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week
House Gets Back to Work and Quickly Falls Into a Cycle of Punishing Its Own
The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus, but its agenda has been quickly overtaken by a sudden flurry of censures, reprimands and the...
Culture
Queer Renaissance by the Rhine: Discovering Düsseldorf’s Hidden LGBTQ+ Scene
Düsseldorf, Germany’s artsy city on the Rhine, is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most welcoming and culturally rich destinations for queer travelers—yet it...
2026 Oscars Broadcast Will Include All 24 Awards, Including New Casting Prize
The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026
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Pride
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Advances Ban on “LGBT Propaganda,” Drawing International Concern
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed sweeping amendments to multiple laws prohibiting so-called “LGBT propaganda,” echoing similar legislation in...
NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted
As the 2026 NBA season unfolds, 21 teams have confirmed their commitment to hosting Pride Nights, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. However, nine...
Media
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and...
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Susanne Bartsch and David Barton turned Gym U into a full-on haunted haus of hedonism for Undressed To Kill–where costumes were optional, glamour was mandatory,...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game
From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three icons who changed the game.
