Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ+ Pride Ban Sparks Protests

Several thousand protesters chanting anti-government slogans gathered after the vote outside Hungary's parliament. They later staged a blockade of the Margaret Bridge over the Danube.

by Justin Spike | 6 hours ago

News

Hungary's Parliament Passes a Law Banning Pride Events, in a New Assault on LGBTQ+ Rights

Hungarian lawmakers passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees, continuing a crackdown...

by Justin Spike | Mar 18

Trump Visits the Kennedy Center as he Puts his Mark on the National Arts Institution

President Donald Trump on Monday visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he took a tour and chaired a meeting of its board of...

by Chris Megerian | Mar 18

Culture

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!

Mar 18

Orville Peck Takes Off the Mask for Upcoming 'Cabaret' Role

Queer country star Orville Mask has been defined by the mask he has worn publicly since 2019; but he plans on being unmasked when he takes over playing the MC...

Mar 18

Pride

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!

Mar 17

A New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Hungary Would Ban Pride Event and Allow Use of Facial Recognition Software

Hungary's ruling coalition continued its crackdown on the country's LBGTQ+ community, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular...

by Justin Spike | Mar 17

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...

Mar 12

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...

Mar 12

EDGE RECOMMENDS

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