Since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling for marriage equality, the conservative right has struggled to weaponize hatred toward Gay and Lesbian communities for political gain, like it did in previous eras. Although favorable Republican views on the morality...
Arts &
Many opera fans are Queer, and many operas are love stories, but very few are Queer love stories. For the first time, though, Seattle Opera will mount a same-sex love story on the mainstage at McCaw Hall: Fellow Travelers, by composer Gregory Spears and...
The drinks were flowing and the fur was flying at The Dock in Fremont on Friday, December 12. Pet lovers from across the city filed in, some even accompanied by their favorite furry friends, for the annual Snowball fundraiser for Resilient Hearts Animal...
On December 11, the Seattle Office of Police Accountability (OPA) held its first “Building the Bridge” event at City Hall. Attendees came from several sectors, including Seattle Police Department (SPD) Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis, college professors,...
When you step into Doghouse Leathers on Capitol Hill, it’s clear this isn’t your average store. The air is rich with the unmistakable scent of leather, but what truly sets this place apart is the immediate sense of belonging — a warm welcome, a feeling of...
The first Queer-related controversy has come to Seattle’s upcoming World Cup soccer games, despite the best of intentions. Because the 2026 World Cup and Pride Weekend happen to overlap, the city planned to host a “Pride Match” on June 26, featuring LGBTQIA+...
I have a theory about remakes. The best ones tackle an interesting idea or narrative thread that never lived up to its intriguing potential the first time around. John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon, Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot, Tony Scott’s Man on Fire,...
I can’t say I knew what to expect from a remake of 1984’s infamous, controversial cult favorite, Silent Night, Deadly Night. The original, for all its faults (of which there are far too many to count), is one of the most iconic slices of low-budget pulp...
If you ask anyone in Pittsburgh’s drag scene about Kierra Darshell, you’ll hear words like “icon,” “leader,” and “inspiration.” For decades, Kierra has been much more than just a performer — she’s a mentor, an activist, and a shining example of resilience. Her...
Rhonda Lewis chosen to replace Girmay Zahilay, becoming the first Black woman on King County Council
After three hours of decision-making, the King County Council came to a verdict: Rhonda Lewis will be stepping into Girmay Zahilay’s District 2 seat, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the council in the process. Zahilay, recently elected as King...