Monday, Mar 17, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Mar 17, 2025

Kentucky GOP Lawmakers Vote to Protect Conversion Therapy

Kentucky's Republican lawmakers have passed a measure to protect conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths as part of a bill that also would outlaw the use of Medicaid funds to pay for gender-affirming health care for transgender Kentucky residents.

by Bruce Schreiner | 5 hours ago

News

A New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Hungary Would Ban Pride Event and Allow Use of Facial Recognition Software

Hungary's ruling coalition continued its crackdown on the country's LBGTQ+ community, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular...

by Justin Spike | 9 hours ago

Former Reality TV Star Jessie Holmes Wins Longest-Ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska

– Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday, celebrating with fist pumps to a cheering crowd...

by Mark Thiessen and Becky Bohrer | Mar 16

Culture

EDGE Interview: Director Cristina Costantini Explores What Makes Sally Ride a Complicated Hero in 'Sally'

The documentary "Sally," which tells the complicated life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, is at SXSW. EDGE caught up with filmmaker Cristina...

by Matthew Creith | Mar 16

InstaQueer Roundup: Undressing Tom Daley, Kevin Carnell's Bouncing Cheeks & Jordan Firstman Wants to See his Friends' [Redacted]

Welcome to our latest round-up of Instagram thirst-traps from queer celebs! This week: OnlyFans star SAMY, actor Jordan Firstman, Tom Daley and more!

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Mar 16

Pride

A New Chapter For The Cherry Fund: From Circuit Party to Comprehensive Foundation

The Cherry Fund is evolving! While our iconic CHERRY Circuit Party continues, we're now a full-fledged foundation with a broader mission to support LGBTQ+...

Mar 12

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Makes a Splashy Return to Miami Beach

This Year's 32nd Annual Festival Will Welcome Thousands of International Attendees to the Iconic South Florida Destination with theme "Dance is Revolution"

Feb 25

Media

EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay

Spring break, but make it gaycation! We've rounded up the hottest queer-friendly travel spots to spice up your getaway. And honey, don't miss the latest episode...

Mar 12

Proudly yourse.l.f. Lisa Dempsey: Watch Now!

Get ready to glow from the inside out! EDGE Media Network & e.l.f. Cosmetics are teaming up to bring you "proudly yourse.l.f.: queer beauty and beyond"–a fierce...

Mar 12

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EDGE Now: Queer Women Who Changed The Game

March is Women's History Month, so we're rolling out the rainbow carpet for the queer women who've slayed, paved, and misbehaved to change the world!