When you step into Doghouse Leathers on Capitol Hill, it’s clear this isn’t your average store. The air is rich with the unmistakable scent of leather, but what truly sets this place apart is the immediate sense of belonging — a warm welcome, a feeling of...
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The first Queer-related controversy has come to Seattle’s upcoming World Cup soccer games, despite the best of intentions. Because the 2026 World Cup and Pride Weekend happen to overlap, the city planned to host a “Pride Match” on June 26, featuring LGBTQIA+...
I have a theory about remakes. The best ones tackle an interesting idea or narrative thread that never lived up to its intriguing potential the first time around. John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon, Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot, Tony Scott’s Man on Fire,...
I can’t say I knew what to expect from a remake of 1984’s infamous, controversial cult favorite, Silent Night, Deadly Night. The original, for all its faults (of which there are far too many to count), is one of the most iconic slices of low-budget pulp...
If you ask anyone in Pittsburgh’s drag scene about Kierra Darshell, you’ll hear words like “icon,” “leader,” and “inspiration.” For decades, Kierra has been much more than just a performer — she’s a mentor, an activist, and a shining example of resilience. Her...
Rhonda Lewis chosen to replace Girmay Zahilay, becoming the first Black woman on King County Council
After three hours of decision-making, the King County Council came to a verdict: Rhonda Lewis will be stepping into Girmay Zahilay’s District 2 seat, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the council in the process. Zahilay, recently elected as King...
Like the 1996 film The Birdcage, in which a Gay couple running a Queer club must hide their queerness to appease their conservative in-laws, the former employees of Jake’s on 4th in Olympia reportedly found themselves in a similar predicament with the bar’s...
Every holiday season, the British comedy O Christmas Tea returns to the stage with the familiar promise of whimsy, wonder, and a dash of the absurd. But if you think you’ve already seen it, think again. “It changes,” said Alastair Knowles — better known as...
In New York City’s vibrant culture, only a handful of names become truly synonymous with the city itself. For decades, Michael Musto has been one of them. He’s the decoder of its glitz, the interpreter of its grit, and the keeper of its gossip. You might...
On November 9, multiple patrons at the Magnolia branch of the Seattle Public Library (SPL) noticed that both the Progress Pride and African-American flags had been removed from the rafters, where they had hung since 2022. No statement or explanation was...