LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 30, 2026
Queer Authors Report Steep Royalty Declines Amid Surge in US Book Bans Targeting Queer Titles
LGBTQ+ authors and publishing professionals in the US are experiencing falling royalties and increased rejections for queer-themed books, particularly in children's and young adult genres, due to widespread book bans.
News
House Republicans Propose Voting Changes As Trump Administration Eyes the Midterms
House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws
Erin Jackson Does Not Want to Be the Only Black Woman to Win Winter Olympics Individual Gold
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport
Culture
Kennedy Center's Head of Artistic Programming Steps Down 2 Weeks After Taking the Job
The Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming has stepped down, two weeks after being named to the position
The Biggest Surprise at Paris Couture? It Got Wearable
Paris couture has taken a lighter, more down-to-earth approach this season, focusing on restraint with impact
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Pride
Courage, Care, and Resistance: 7 LGBTQ+ Figures Who Redefine Strength
Nothing is more powerful than honesty and below are seven people who prove that.
Texas Orders Dallas to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks by Month's End, Citing Safety Standards
The Texas Department of Transportation has ordered Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks and other decorative pavement markings by January 31, 2026, or face the...
Media
Glam Awards @ Sony Hall :: January 19, 2026
Cherry Jubilee said, "All hail the glamor darling"! The 27th Annual Glam Awards lit up Sony Hall with hosts Alaska and Bob the Drag Queen serving looks,...
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.
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.
