On February 28, Judge Lauren King approved Washington state's request for an injunction blocking President Trump's executive orders targeting Transgender youth and gender-affirming care.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In just under a month, members of the Queer community will travel from as far as Europe to Seattle for one purpose: fighting. March 7—8 mark the latest semiannual Queer and Trans Martial Arts Tournament, a huge event featuring Muay Thai and Brazilian
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to pass Resolution 41628 at a meeting on February 25, which made the city the third in the state, following Olympia and Shoreline, to designate itself as a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ people.