LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Mandates Parental Opt-Outs for LGBTQ+ Content, Sparking Nationwide Debate on Inclusive Education
In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor that public schools must allow parents to excuse their children from lessons conflicting with their religious beliefs, including those with LGBTQ+-inclusive content.
News
Wisconsin’s Chilling Bill: The Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care Heats Up
A new bill in Wisconsin threatens to unleash lawsuits against doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, raising urgent alarms across the LGBTQ+...
Casa Cecilia: NYC’s Bright New Beacon for Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth
The Ali Forney Center’s new Casa Cecilia opens its doors in New York City, offering trans and gender-expansive youth not just shelter, but affirmation,...
Culture
Rockland, Maine: The Coastal Arts Haven Quietly Welcoming Queer Travelers
Rockland, Maine, once known primarily for its lobster boats and maritime history, is fast emerging as a hidden gem for queer travelers seeking a blend of...
Enchanting Rebellion: “100 Nights of Hero” Invites Us Into a Queer Fairytale for the Ages
In Julia Jackman’s dazzling new adaptation, “100 Nights of Hero,” forbidden love flickers in a world of patriarchal wagers and sly storytelling.
Pride
Disco, Divinity, and Defiance: The Enduring Legacy of Carl Bean’s “I Was Born This Way”
Archbishop Carl Bean’s 1977 disco anthem, “I Was Born This Way,” didn’t just ignite dance floors—it fueled a movement for LGBTQ+ liberation, especially among...
Transcending Barriers: Erica Deuso Ushers in a New Era as Pennsylvania’s First Openly Transgender Mayor
Downingtown, Pennsylvania just made history by electing Erica Deuso, the state’s first openly transgender mayor—a milestone that resonates far beyond local...
Media
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,...
Tell No One By Dreamland :: October 31, 2025
Dreamland rose from the depths and took over the legendary Twilo once again for Manhattan's biggest gay Halloween blowout! Multiple stages, forbidden gardens,...
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.
