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HIV medication-related bill advances in Washington legislature as HIV denialist RFK Jr. confirmed to oversee health agencies
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HIV medication-related bill advances in Washington legislature as HIV denialist RFK Jr. confirmed to oversee health agencies

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.

Trump targets the Department of Education — and kids it sought to protect
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Trump targets the Department of Education — and kids it sought to protect

For a number of years, the U.S. Department of Education has been one of the major targets of conservative Republicans, who make no bones about the fact that their ultimate goal is no less than the complete termination of the department.

Preston Singletary joins PNB for "The Sleeping Beauty" — Tlingit style
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Preston Singletary joins PNB for "The Sleeping Beauty" — Tlingit style

Leave it to Peter Boal and his creative team at Pacific Northwest Ballet to come up with an idea that transports a classic Russian ballet from a fairy tale palace to what Boal refers to as "a mythical land resembling the Pacific Northwest."

"The Storyteller from Balincia": S.W. Kent is the new face of YA literature
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"The Storyteller from Balincia": S.W. Kent is the new face of YA literature

Based on lessons on inclusivity and vulnerability he wishes he had been taught as a child, S.W. Kent's latest novel, The Storyteller from Balincia, brings a new era to the young-adult book scene, one where every Queer person is a magical main chara

No Harm serves its LGBTQIA+ clientele with pride
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No Harm serves its LGBTQIA+ clientele with pride

Anita Hulitza and Andy Coleman, partners in life as well as business, are the joint owners of No Harm, a Ballard-based hair salon that has operated since 2020. The duo works together as stylists specializing in Queer-affirming cuts.

Queer indie icon Jordana hits the stage at Madame Lou's for "Lively Premonition" tour
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Queer indie icon Jordana hits the stage at Madame Lou's for "Lively Premonition" tour

On a frigid Wednesday evening during the week of Valentine's Day, Madame Lou's was bustling. As the doors opened, showgoers that were lined up early outside the venue began to pack into the cramped basement to see the Queer indie icon Jordana.

Edmund White takes a wry look back at a life of sexual encounters and romances
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Edmund White takes a wry look back at a life of sexual encounters and romances

When an accomplished novelist reaches the middle of his eighth decade, he should state what's been most important in his life. For Edmund White, it's the "thousands of sex partners" he's had since he was a mere child.

Forever in our hearts: Michael Dumoulin
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Forever in our hearts: Michael Dumoulin

Michael Dumoulin passed away in his sleep during the early morning hours of January 31. Michael was a quiet and kind-hearted person who touched the lives of all who were around him.

Time for something new on Capitol Hill: Why Seattle's LGBTQ+ nightlife needs fresh programmers and fresh ideas
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Time for something new on Capitol Hill: Why Seattle's LGBTQ+ nightlife needs fresh programmers and fresh ideas

Seattle's Capitol Hill has long been a nexus of Queer life and culture, a place where originality, acceptance, and community converge in electric fashion. Over the decades, this iconic neighborhood has been celebrated for its eclectic array of bars, clubs

ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare merge for an improved future
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ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare merge for an improved future

At the end of January, ACT Theatre and the Seattle Shakespeare Company announced that they were going to merge. The SGN sat down with Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland, the current interim producing artistic director at ACT, and John Bradshaw, current

How to be stylish and sustainable
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How to be stylish and sustainable

So what are you wearing? Right now, take a good look, and then think about where you got it. How long have you had it? Where was it made? Those are important things to know, says Tiffanie Darke, because fashion has gotten out of hand.

Bitch goes full bitch out at the Rabbit Box
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Bitch goes full bitch out at the Rabbit Box

Singer/songwriter/violinist/keyboardist/conceptualist/rabble rouser/patriarchy smasher Bitch (aka Karen Mould) got started as half of the Bitch and Animal performance art project, then broke away to make her own music, notably 2022's Bitchcraft,

Poetry = resistance
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Poetry = resistance

What can we make of Trump's inaugural statement that "as of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female"?

Remembering Josh Cohen
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Remembering Josh Cohen

My friend Josh Cohen died unexpectedly of a heart attack last Friday while attending a conference. I am shocked and saddened.

Sax man Dave Koz on jazz, crooners, and clams
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Sax man Dave Koz on jazz, crooners, and clams

From Jeff Lorber to Richard Marx, General Hospital to Desperate Housewives, saxophonist Dave Koz has spent the last 38 years blowing all over the place in the ever-turbulent music biz.

Gothic Pride Seattle unites goth and Queer communities
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Gothic Pride Seattle unites goth and Queer communities

Now in their 24th year, Gothic Pride Seattle has been uniting the Goth and Queer community through events such as the Dark Delights Bazaar and the Consent 101 Workshop.

Dare to dream of creating your ideal living space
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Dare to dream of creating your ideal living space

Your humble abode is much more than a big box to put your things in, say Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum. In fact, "you deserve to create a truly special place to call home."

Rossario George's collections empower wearers, prepares them to take on the world
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Rossario George's collections empower wearers, prepares them to take on the world

Tony Vincente first fell in love with fashion when his mother took him to the Versace store as a child: the garments, their quality, and the ambiance of the store stuck with him.

David Gray shares his journey in "Dear Life" at the Moore Theatre
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David Gray shares his journey in "Dear Life" at the Moore Theatre

Before people discovered artists online through music-streaming platforms, UK musicians often struggled to find their foothold across the pond among American audiences. In the late 1990s to early 2000s, David Gray happened to be one of those cases.

Hatch, South Seattle's new all-inclusive hair salon
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Hatch, South Seattle's new all-inclusive hair salon

You're probably familiar with the red-and-white "candy cane" barbershop pole — reminiscent of the primary genders that the colors represent and a staple of the business.