LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Sunday, Jan 4, 2026
Lush Co-Founder Mark Constantine Embraces 'Woke' Label, Urges Disagreement on Social Issues to Shop Elsewhere
Lush Cosmetics co-founder Mark Constantine has publicly affirmed his pride in being called "woke" during a BBC interview, emphasizing the company's commitment to social justice, including LGBTQ+ rights and Gaza solidarity.
News
NYC Mayor Names Trailblazing Openly Gay EMS Veteran as FDNY Commissioner Amid Conservative Backlash
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a retired FDNY EMS chief with over 30 years of service, as the department's next fire...
US Intervention in Venezuela Could Test Trump's Ability to Hold GOP Together in an Election Year
President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together
Culture
'Heated Rivalry's Emmy Snub: Canadian Roots Block U.S. Awards Glory for Hit LGBTQ+ Series
The viral LGBTQ+ hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry," a fan-favorite on HBO Max, is ineligible for Emmy Awards due to its Canadian production origins and...
49ers' Offense Goes Silent Against Seahawks, Costing Them NFC's No. 1 Seed
San Francisco's offense had been nearly unstoppable heading into a showdown with Seattle with the No. 1 seed in the NFC at stake
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Pride
ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
The American Civil Liberties Union has announced plans to challenge new Trump administration proposals that would bar hospitals from providing gender-affirming...
Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Announce The Serpents Tour: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Drag Excellence
RuPaul's Drag Race stars Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind are launching The Serpents Tour, a production inspired by the Asian folktale Legend of the White...
Media
EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.
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...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
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 the fight for equality.
