LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026
VA Imposes Near-Total Abortion Ban for Veterans, Sparking Bipartisan Backlash and LGBTQ+ Concerns
The Department of Veterans Affairs has enacted a policy restricting abortions to cases where a physician certifies the mother's life is endangered, reversing Biden-era expansions and following a U.S. Department of Justice opinion.
News
How a Queer Romance Author's Parkinson's Diagnosis Fueled the Steamy Series "Heated Rivalry"
Rachel Reid, the Canadian author of the popular "Game Changers" series featuring gay hockey romances, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in...
After Maduro Capture, Trump's Tough Talk Evokes a Return to the Days of American Imperialism
President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro
Culture
Paul Mescal Plans Hiatus Until 2028 Beatles Biopic, Prioritizing Work-Life Balance
Paul Mescal, the Irish actor known for "Gladiator II" and "Hamnet," has announced plans to step away from public view for the next two years to ration his...
Ronan Keating Reflects on Lasting Pain of Stephen Gately's Tabloid Outing Amid Boyzone Reunion Plans
Ronan Keating has shared the profound anxiety and hurt caused by tabloids outing his Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately as gay in 1999, recalling the emotional...
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Pride
Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal
Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...
San Francisco Secures Funding for Landmark 15-Story Housing Tower for LGBTQ+ Seniors
San Francisco officials have announced funding for a 15-story affordable housing development at 1939 Market Street, specifically designed for LGBTQ+ seniors...
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: Halloween Divas
Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.
