Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, a performer with a boisterous personality, goes by many titles, such as "the Michelle Obama of burlesque" and "the femme daddy your mother didn't even know to warn you about."

Washington state Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-43) is a seasoned politician who, over the last two decades of his career, has been diligently securing legislative wins for the Queer community.

Dozens of Gay, Lesbian, and Trans couples flocked to the Bluport Mall in sunny Hua Hin, Thailand, on Thursday to register their unions and celebrate the first day of marriage equality in the Land of Smiles.

In 2024, the SGN celebrated five decades of bringing local LGBTQ+ news to the community here in Washington State. As we prepare to head further into 2025, writers at the SGN–the third oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper in the U.S.– revisited archives

Having entered the new year, we find ourselves once again considering New Year's resolutions. Many familiar intentions are back: going to the gym more regularly, advancing our careers, improving our diet, deepening mindfulness, or finally picking up that

With a face like hers, Heather Shaw was born to do comedy. The standup performer always shared an uncanny likeness to the legendary comic Jim Carrey. At eight years old, friends and family pointed out the resemblance.

After successfully launching Henry's Gym in the Queen Anne neighborhood during the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Glen Swain has brought the inclusive and colorful atmosphere to the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

In Pike Place Market's Butterworth Building, a new wellness studio, Protea Yoga, dedicated to an inclusive environment and fostering connections, has been unveiled.

No Judgment Fitness, a Queer woman–owned small business in White Center, was founded in 2022 by personal trainer and former UK soccer player Sophia Walker, who identifies herself as "super Gay."

Rates of substance use disorder (SUD) are much higher among LGBTQ people than their cis-het counterparts. Research by the Trevor Project released in January 2022 shows that LGBTQ youth under 21 are more likely to use substances such as alcohol or cannabis