A crowd gathered in a parking lot of the Tacoma Dome in the pouring rain on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility, as speakers provided remarks ahead of the raising of the Transgender Pride flag.
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On March 28, 39-year-old Andre Phillip Karlow pleaded not guilty during his first appearance at a hearing in the King County Superior Court (KCSC) after Seattle police had arrested him as part of a hate crime investigation the previous day.
Former state representative and House Speaker Frank Chopp passed away on March 22 at the age of 71. Bremerton-born and bred, Chopp dedicated his life to supporting LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians.
After successfully making it through the state Senate, House Bill 5577 continues to progress, following its passage by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on March 19. If signed into law, HB 5577 would become effective on July 1.
Three suspects tied to the February 19 hate crime at a popular Gay bar – in which patrons were subjected to anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs and fired upon with water pellets – have been identified. They are 17, 19, and 24 years old.
On February 28, Judge Lauren King approved Washington state's request for an injunction blocking President Trump's executive orders targeting Transgender youth and gender-affirming care.
Twelve attorneys general banded together to submit a letter in opposition to suggested changes that deny Transgender people the right to a passport that matches their gender identity.
This year's Seattle Pride Parade theme, "Louder," represents a celebration of LGBTQIA+ activists who pushed for our civil rights and those who continue to demand change in the face of hateful attacks nationwide.
Increasing attacks against the Transgender community have led numerous people to contact state Rep. Nicole Macri (D-43) and express their feelings of hopelessness. In response, Rep. Macri has introduced House Bill 1971.
Did you know that Bisexual+ people face worse health, social, and economic outcomes compared to their Gay, Lesbian, and hetero counterparts? These challenging experiences often go understudied or unaddressed.