Monday, Dec 8, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Dec 8, 2025

Trump Slams Pardoned Democratic Congressman As 'Disloyal' for Not Switching Parties

President Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar plans to run for reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case

by Bill Barrow | Dec 7

News

Democratic Governors Say the Party's Midterm Strategy Must Focus on Voters' Pocketbook Concerns

Democratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections

by Jonathan J. Cooper | 2 hours ago

James Harden Passes Carmelo Anthony to Move Into 10th Place on the NBA's Career Scoring List

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden moved into 10th place on the NBA’s career scoring list Saturday, passing Carmelo Anthony in a game against Minnesota

by Tyler Mason | Dec 7

Culture

National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026

Now in its 33rd year, the festival will welcome thousands of international attendees to the iconic South Florida destination for the hottest winter in the...

Dec 7

Phyla-Vell Suits Up: How Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Is Bringing a Canonical Lesbian Hero to Life

Marvel's new game "Cosmic Invasion" features Phyla-Vell, a canonically lesbian Kree-Titanian hybrid warrior who has been a fixture of Marvel Comics for over two...

Dec 7

Email Updates

Enter your email address below to receive daily email updates including news, giveaways and more.

Pride

Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster Ushers in a New Era for Queer Lutherans

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Metropolitan New York Synod has elected Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster as its bishop—the first woman and first openly gay...

Dec 7

Out and Unafraid: Erik Bottcher Launches Congressional Bid as LGBTQ+ Advocate Takes Center Stage in High-Stakes New York Race

New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, the only openly gay candidate in the race to replace retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler, has officially entered the...

Dec 6

Media

Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

Santa didn't just come to town–she sprinted in a Speedo! The 14th annual run hit Sidetrack with Debbie Fox hosting, raising coins, cheers, and temps for Center...

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025

Columbia's Research Unit said "let's talk about it and let's make it fabulous," hosting Save Our Sex – a panel where the convo was deep, the dinner was free,...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 2

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.