Friday, May 9, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, May 9, 2025

News

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

Pennsylvania Senate Votes to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, but Bill Faces Uphill Battle

Pennsylvania's state Senate approved a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels, although...

by Marc Levy | May 7

Culture

Chris Hatton Has Smooth Energy

With 1.1 million X followers in just three years, Chris Hatton is definitely on his way to being something special.

by Timothy Rawles | May 8

Alex Grant Likes Fishing but He's Really the Catch

Alex Grant has a connection with nature; he's got patience, and self-reliance. That's what they say about people who love to fish.

by Timothy Rawles | May 8

Pride

International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"

As the transgender community faces relentless attacks and erasure, all those added this year are transgender advocates and trailblazers.

May 5

NYC Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for 2025 March

Karine Jean-Pierre and four other activists reflect the spirit of resilience and advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ community fitting this year's theme, Rise Up: Pride in...

May 4

Media

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 Now: Gays, Giggles, and Good Vibes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, babes–and we've got just the serotonin boost you need! From punchlines to powerful vibes, these queer comedians are here...

May 6

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Spring is sprung, darling–and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.