LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025
Duncan James Confirms New Relationship with Performer Alex Roque Following Six-Year Split
Blue band member Duncan James has publicly confirmed he is dating performer Alex Roque, describing him as "a big, gentle giant." The announcement comes approximately two months after James ended his six-year relationship with Brazilian boyfriend Rodrigo Reis.
News
Watchdog Group Public Citizen Demands OpenAI Withdraw AI Video App Sora Over Deepfake Dangers
Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator
Speaker Johnson Faces an Unruly House As Lawmakers Return for Shutdown Vote
After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session
Culture
Alice Springs: Australia’s Red Centre Rises as a Hidden Queer Haven
Alice Springs, often known for its rugged outback and Indigenous heritage, is quietly emerging as a vibrant, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Apple Pulls Two Gay Dating Apps in China Under Government Order
Apple says it has pulled two popular gay dating apps in China following an order from Chinese authorities in the latest evidence of their tightening grip on the...
Pride
When a Broken Jaw Became a Rallying Cry: How a Texas Hero and His Community Stood Up for Trans Lives
When Jarod Adkison stepped in to defend a transgender woman from a violent assault in Austin, he paid a steep personal price—only to find his community standing...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Casa Susanna and the Sacred Art of Queer Sanctuary
Long before hashtags, safe spaces, or even the word “transgender,” Casa Susanna blossomed in the Catskills as a lifeline for those who needed it most.
Media
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Susanne Bartsch and David Barton turned Gym U into a full-on haunted haus of hedonism for Undressed To Kill–where costumes were optional, glamour was mandatory,...
Tell No One By Dreamland :: October 31, 2025
Dreamland rose from the depths and took over the legendary Twilo once again for Manhattan's biggest gay Halloween blowout! Multiple stages, forbidden gardens,...
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.
