Monday, Jan 26, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Jan 26, 2026

News

Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding Bill. That Increases the Chance of a Shutdown

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota

by Kevin Freking and Mary Clare Jalonick | Jan 25

Some Republicans Call for Investigation After Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis

Some Republicans are calling for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis

by Steven Sloan | Jan 25

Culture

Da Brat and Judy Harris-Dupart Share Relationship Wisdom in New Book Teaser Exclusive

Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty entrepreneur Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart, a prominent lesbian couple, revealed key "golden rules"for their enduring partnership...

Jan 25

Nick Davis Breaks Barriers as Only Out LGBTQ+ Competitor on Amazon's 'Trainer Games'

Nick Davis, a New York City-based endurance trainer and former Broadway performer, is competing as the only out LGBTQ+ contestant on the debut season of Amazon...

Jan 25

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Pride

7 Queer Women Athletes Who Stole the Olympic Spotlight

Sports has long been seen as something separate from the LGBTQ+ community. So much so, they must create their own spaces to recognize gay athletes. To that, add...

by Timothy Rawles | Jan 25

Tucson Pride, One of America's Oldest LGBTQ+ Organizations, Shuts Down After Nearly 50 Years

The board of directors of Tucson Pride announced on January 21, 2026, that the organization will dissolve after nearly 50 years, canceling its planned February...

Jan 24

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,...

by Wilsonmodels | Invalid Date

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.

Dec 26, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Halloween Divas

Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.