LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Mar 20, 2025
Trump Administration Suspends $175 Million in Federal Funding for Penn over Transgender Swimmer
The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.
News
Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center
In a fiery Instagram post, playwright/actor/social activist Harvey Fierstein said he has been banned from The Kennedy Center.
Dispute Between Parents' Group, Ohio School District over Gender Pronoun Policy Goes Before Judges
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati will hear arguments that pits a suburban Ohio school district's policy requiring use of students' preferred...
Culture
Pedro Pascal Dances His Way to Joy in New Short Film – and Gay Twitter is Down to Dance Along
Everyone's favorite zaddy Pedro Pascal tunes out heartbreak, dials up some upbeat music, lip-syncs "You're perfect," and dances his way to bliss in a Spike...
Queer Voices, Short Plays: Pascale Florestal on 'The Balcony,' Her Queer Contemporary Take on 'Romeo and Juliet'
The "Queer Voices Festival" returns with seven short plays by local playwrights, including Pascale Florestal's "The Balcony." The out writer and director tells...
Pride
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4
Save the dates of April 17 – May 4 for the return of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition!
Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community
Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors of Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood!
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...
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...
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EDGE Now: Unstoppable Queer Black Icons
Legends, trailblazers, and icons–oh my! This Black History Month, we're giving flowers (and maybe a little glitter) to the queer Black pioneers who redefined history
