Saturday, May 17, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, May 17, 2025

Judge OKs Iowa Limits on K-6 Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Teaching but Not Elective Programs

Iowa can continue to restrict instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up through the sixth grade, a federal judge said, but has to allow nonmandatory programs related to the topics.

by Hannah Fingerhut | 4 hours ago

News

Out Congressman Robert Garcia Grills Noem on Deportation of Gay Hairdresser, Warns 'They Are Going to Come After US Citizens'

The federal government wants more money for deportations under the Department of Homeland Security, but Rep. Robert Garcia warns that the funds might be used to...

by Kilian Melloy | May 16

Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family is Based on Union Between a Man and a Woman, Unborn has Inherent Dignity

Pope Leo XIV affirmed the family is founded on the "stable union between a man and a woman," and that the unborn and elderly enjoy dignity as God's creatures,...

by Nicole Winfield | May 16

Culture

Watch: Theo James Sparks Internet Frenzy with Italian Seaside Video for Dolce & Gabbana

Gay Twitter is popping its cork for a Dolce & Gabbana fragrances campaign showcasing "White Lotus" star Theo James in sweaty pics set on the Italian coast.

by Kilian Melloy | May 16

Jett Carter is Just Getting Started

We might be experiencing the beginnings of a content creator with Jett Carter. He only started on Instagram in late March and has amassed 16,000 followers...

by Timothy Rawles | May 16

Pride

Clear Your Calendar – NYC Pride 2025 Is Packed!

NYC's official Pride Month events will showcase the diversity, strength, and spirit of the city's LGBTQIA+ community.

May 16

Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states'...

by Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone | May 7

Media

EDGE Now: Sizzle Season

It's Heat Week, babes – and these hotties are cranking the thermostat all the way up! We're back with another EDGE Now, served sizzling by our steamy besties at...

May 14

Lucille Lortel Awards @ NYU Skirball Center :: May 4, 2025

Broadway's edgy little sibling had its moment! The Lucille Lortel Awards lit up NYU Skirball with glam, grit, and a whole lotta talent.

by Wilsonmodels | May 6

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness

Cue the sapphic spotlight! April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day and honey, we're turning the volume way up on the icons who are serving, slaying, and shaking up your feeds.