Pride in Seattle today is mostly known for being a citywide celebration. However, before large corporations saw it as an opportunity to covet rainbow dollars, it was also a means for the LGBTQIA+ community to demand broader societal acceptance, raise awareness...
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Nathan Benedict and husband Steve Nyman have been part of Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community for over four decades. They are both owners of Union on Capitol Hill, founded in 2018; before that, they owned Thumpers from 1985 to 2006. The two men started Come Out...
On June 12 and 13, the Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE) hosted a concert at University Congregational Church of Christ in the U District, described as a celebration of Trans joy in hard times, when violence against Trans people is too...
According to the Legal Defense Fund, nearly 400,000 ICE arrests across all 50 US states were made during the first 10 months of Trump’s second term. As of April 2026 (the most recent TRAC Immigration data), over 60,000 people were reportedly being held in US...
There is no Seattle without Queer people. The World Cup is no exception. As fans come to Seattle to watch the greatest soccer tournament on Earth, many Seattleites are excited for the hype. Longtime Seattle residents and married couple Chris Bierrum and Brian...
After serving Seattle’s fans for over 14 years, Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock announced her plans to retire at the end of this year’s season. Fishlock, born and raised in Cardiff, Wales, then signed to Seattle, has been astoundingly loyal to her original...
Time and time again, the women’s soccer teams from the US and Japan find themselves pitted against each other. Sometimes, it’s for everything. Both nations have won World Cups at the other’s heartbreaking expense, in 2011 and 2015. Sometimes, however, they...
When the World Cup arrives at Lumen Field, starting on June 15, it will bring together some of the best athletes in the entire world under one roof. However, even among the best of the best, some shine more than others. If you plan to watch or attend the...
Summer camp holds a sacred place in the hearts and minds of many Queer people, especially in the Pacific Northwest. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, it was the first experience with freedom, a chance to explore identities, and a week to slow down, enjoy...
An amalgamation of Seattle’s top public officials, LGBTQIA+ organizations, and community leaders came together on sunny and bright June 1 to celebrate the 14th annual raising of the Pride flag at City Hall. The tone of the event was somber and reflective, as...