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Bill strengthening 2023 Shield Law headed to governor's desk

A bill that would strengthen the Shield Law, Senate Bill 5632, was recently passed by the Legislature and will be heading to Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk.

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UTOPIA Washington opens registration for QTPI Camp, which empowers and emboldens Queer Pasifika people

Registration has officially opened for UTOPIA Washington's QTPI Camp, a free event for all Queer and Transgender Pacific Islanders that will run from July 31 to August 3 – and spots are filling up fast.

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Jonathan Adamow's murderer caught, faces charge of murder in the first degree with firearm enhancement

After 23-year-old Charles Michael Hickman III was arrested on April 7, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) brought a charge of murder in the first degree against him for the tragic murder of Queer community member Jonathan Adamow.

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Man tears down Seattle elementary school Pride flag and lights it on fire

On March 24, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) filed two felony charges for a hate crime and malicious mischief in the second degree against 37-year-old Vladimir Morgun.

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Seattle PrideFest launches fundraiser amid nationwide sponsorship challenges

Seattle PrideFest will celebrate its 19th year of dazzling events on June 28-29 on Capitol Hill and at Seattle Center. But nationwide sponsorship challenges have taken ahold of many LGBTQIA+ Pride Month festivals, including this one.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney's office charges three suspects with hate crimes for Pony patron attack

Yesterday the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) charged three suspects with hate crimes. The 17-, 19-, and 24-year-olds were arrested by Seattle Police last month after being tied to the Pony hate crime that occurred in February.

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Seattle drag queen to open La Cha-Bliss Wines on Capitol Hill

Setting itself apart from other such establishments in the area, 50% of the store's products will come from Queer-owned wineries or very vocal LGBTQIA+ allies.

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25,000 turn out to Seattle Center's pro-democracy HANDS-OFF protest in light of fascist federal takeover

The nation is fed up with Trump and Musk's reign of power, and the countrywide HANDS-OFF protests on April 5 proved just that. Outside the Seattle Center on a sunny Saturday, about 25,000 Washingtonians showed up to express their passion and rage.

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Trans community and allies rally in Seattle against rising violence and political threats

Over 150 people gathered at the University District light rail station, their signs and voices rising together in a powerful display of solidarity. The April 4 rally was organized in response to a brutal attack on a local Transgender woman.

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HIV antiviral Medicaid bill sponsored by Gay senator signed into state law

WA residents on Apple Health will now receive coverage for all FDA-approved HIV antiviral medication without having to make prior authorization requests or undergo step therapy.

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