A new policy banning Trans women from playing in women’s matches has caused a stir within Seattle’s small, yet passionate, rugby community. The new rule from the governing body USA Rugby, which went into effect on Feb. 20, limits eligibility for the women’s...
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After nearly 15 years, indie darlings Voxtrot are back together. The Austin-based band, led by front man Ramesh Srivastava, released their third full-length album on February 27, titled Dreamers in Exile. The release precedes the band’s world tour, including...
When Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes agreed to come by the SGN office recently to have a conversation about the state of community relations, it marked a significant turning point in both Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ and police histories. Our collective endeavors as a...
Jason Maynard, the newly appointed CEO of the tech company Qualtrics, is accused of telling his team to remove Bravo TV host Andy Cohen from a speaking role at its convention, specifically because he is Gay. The accusation comes from a whistleblower who claims...
Kris Andersson is a name that might not immediately ring a bell, but his alter ego, Dixie Longate, has been making waves in theaters worldwide for over two decades. Born on November 29, 1969, in Ohio, Andersson has built a career that is as unique as it is...
Greg Herren’s latest Scotty Bradley mystery, Hurricane Season Hustle, is a stormy, suspenseful ride that pulls you into the heart of New Orleans during one of its most chaotic and dangerous times. Herren, a master of blending humor, intrigue, and the unique...
The house is quiet tonight. There’s just one lamp on, trying its best to hold back the darkness, but honestly, it feels like the darkness is winning. Outside, life rolls on — cars pass by, someone walks their dog, and I can even hear a television down the...
Every night in Las Vegas for over 17 years, an act called “Two Men” was performed live onstage. Two shirtless dancers, one of pale skin and one of ebony, fought against their urges in an acrobatic dance. They softly gravitated toward the other’s intimacy, only...
Seventeen months into a nationwide book tour, Nico Lang has grown used to living out of a suitcase. The Los Angeles–based journalist and author has spent more than a year crisscrossing the country, talking about their book American Teenager, a deeply reported...
At the Victory Institute’s Leadership Summit [on Feb. 28], a panel of LGBTQ elected officials and candidates offered a candid look at what it takes to run for office — and to serve. The summit opened with a Campaign 101 session, “Roadmap to Campaigning,” led...

