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12 attorneys general oppose passport application changes targeting Trans people

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.

NEWS : LOCAL

"Louder": Seattle Pride announces parade theme and reevaluates partnerships in light of DEI slashes

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.

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Rep. Nicole Macri introduces legislation allowing 12-month refill of hormone therapy prescriptions

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.

NEWS : SEATTLE

ReAct Theatre to unveil tale of Texas Christian boy who transitions into Orthodox Jewish woman

On two afternoons this April, ReAct Theatre will premiere Abbie Cohen's experiences of growing up as a small-town Christian boy in Texas and transitioning into an Orthodox Jewish woman in her autobiographical play, The Lost Object.

NEWS : LOCAL

Uncovering the intricacy of Bi+ experiences during Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month

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.

NEWS : LOCAL

Tumwater School Board approves resolution that would bar Trans athletes from girls' sports teams

Despite overwhelming opposition from community members, the Tumwater School Board recently passed Resolution 092425, which directs staff to approve Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policy amendments 7 and 8.

NEWS : LOCAL

New Trevor Project report shows WA LGBTQ+ youth need more familial and healthcare support

While Washington is considered a safe state, data from "The 2024 US National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People by State" show that LGBTQ+ youth need more familial support and access to mental healthcare providers.

NEWS : NATIONAL

Trump's Trans erasure arrives at National Park Service: Fate of major 2016 LGBTQ Theme Study unclear

President Trump's efforts at erasing Trans identity intensified this week as employees at the National Park Service were instructed to remove the "T" and "Q" from "LGBTQ" from all internal and external communications.

NEWS : SEATTLE

LGBTQ refugees+ seek hope in Seattle as deportation threat looms: "It's all hands on deck" at Entre Hermanos

"Virtually every Trans client we've served has been the victim of violence," said immigration lawyer Robert Foss. "Some of them multiple times." Violence from "family members, teachers, classmates, police, and strangers. In their home. In school.

NEWS : REGIONAL

HIV medication-related bill advances in Washington legislature as HIV denialist RFK Jr. confirmed to oversee health agencies

A bill that would require Medicaid to cover all FDA-approved HIV antivirals has seen early success in the Washington state legislature, most recently being unanimously passed by the Senate's Health & Long-Term Care Committee meeting on February 13.

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