Technology and creativity aren't just working together -- they've basically become best friends. And honestly? The arts world is changing so fast it's hard to keep up. I've been watching these shifts happen, and there are five big trends that really stand out....
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The Indigo Wills Project is a Washington-based organization that helps Trans people create wills and assists with the name change process, free of charge. The SGN had the opportunity to talk with the project’s founder, Cirilla Anderson, about what led her to...
As a speech-language pathologist, Nicole Gress saw firsthand how traditional training methods were not working for Trans patients finding their voice. While the methods were effective for those who had a vocal disorder or injury, they were not designed with...
When former FOX 13 journalist-turned-influencer Brandi Kruse said that FBI Director Kash Patel should investigate the Seattle-based Gender Justice League for “left-wing violence,” GJL’s Kai Aprill-Tomlin immediately started thinking about how to protect the...
It’s rare that a picture has me as perplexed as Wicked: For Good does. Even though it was filmed back-to-back with its Academy Award–winning predecessor, this one looks a lot better. There’s less digital sludge, the backgrounds have additional tactile pop (and...
The holiday season is a time for love, warmth, and fun family traditions. Unfortunately, for many, it can also bring about feelings of depression and a sense of mourning — especially for people with nontraditional families. With all the complex emotions...
A decade ago, former Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen had an idea. Having served as assistant to the ambitious Jeanette Williams, whose advocacy brought a bridge to West Seattle and made Kubota Gardens into a public park, he could recognize an...
In 1974, writer Linda Rosenkrantz had the idea for a new book. She would interview a series of artists, musicians, authors, and other significant figures to narrate in intimate detail what they experienced over the course of a single day. While the project...
French photographer Hervé Lassïnce is a visual artist who creates striking photos of everyday, intimate scenes involving a diverse range of people, notably capturing intimacy between Queer men. His work blends classical references with contemporary photography...
Robyn first appeared in the late ’90s as a Swedish teen-pop export. She delivered slick R&B hits such as “Do You Know (What It Takes)” and “Show Me Love.” They were undeniable pop songs — polished and perfectly suited for the times. But the industry machine...

