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2021 LGBTQ History Project: Reclaiming 41 — An activist's fight to reclaim a notorious slur used against Queer Mexicans
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2021 LGBTQ History Project: Reclaiming 41 — An activist's fight to reclaim a notorious slur used against Queer Mexicans

Growing up on the San Diego-Tijuana border, Alberto B. Mendoza was excited when some friends nicknamed him 41. That is, until his father told him what it meant.

2021 LGBTQ History Project: In the '40s and '50s, instant photography gave LGBT people a "Safe/Haven"
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2021 LGBTQ History Project: In the '40s and '50s, instant photography gave LGBT people a "Safe/Haven"

Cherry Grove, located on Fire Island, was a popular vacation spot for LGBT people. "Safe/Haven" chronicles the atmosphere of these lively parties, as well as intimate moments between couples.

Dave Chappelle swears off jokes about LGBTQ people amid competing complaints of "punching down"
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Dave Chappelle swears off jokes about LGBTQ people amid competing complaints of "punching down"

Is Chappelle saying that the LGBTQ community doesn't deserve what they've gained? No. Not at all. But what he is asking is: where is the mutual empathy?

Poetry = life: The love that dares not speak its name whispers in verse
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Poetry = life: The love that dares not speak its name whispers in verse

Poetry, for centuries, has been an essential tool for expressing both love and desire, especially for "the love that dared not speak its name."

Horses, magic, music, and a girl who gets the other girl: Author Audrey Coulthurst discusses writing Queer YA stories
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Horses, magic, music, and a girl who gets the other girl: Author Audrey Coulthurst discusses writing Queer YA stories

For SGN's book club this week, SGN Contributing Writer Lindsey Anderson sat down with Portland-based author Audrey Coulthurst to talk about their debut novel Of Fire and Stars.

Dropping in on Queer Geek! Seattle, a nonprofit for fun, charity, and connection
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Dropping in on Queer Geek! Seattle, a nonprofit for fun, charity, and connection

SGN Contributing Writer Daniel Lindsley visits Queer Geek! Seattle, a local nonprofit all about celebrating geek culture and the Queer people therein.

90% of state workers are vaccinated ahead of the mandate's Oct. 18 deadline
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90% of state workers are vaccinated ahead of the mandate's Oct. 18 deadline

Under Gov. Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, issued on Aug. 20, all state employees, contractors, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18.

Remembering Suzanne J. Thomas
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Remembering Suzanne J. Thomas

Beloved civil rights activist, attorney, and pillar of the LGBTQ community Suzanne J. Thomas died September 18 after a brief stay in a Seattle hospital. She was 59.

All Together Now: Seattle Pride's cheerful fall event brings rainbows to Volunteer Park IRL, never mind the weather
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All Together Now: Seattle Pride's cheerful fall event brings rainbows to Volunteer Park IRL, never mind the weather

Following its two-day virtual Pride month event, "Resilience," Seattle Pride offered a hopeful disposition for the fall.

Veterinary clinics are experiencing staffing shortages, but not necessarily for the reasons you'd think
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Veterinary clinics are experiencing staffing shortages, but not necessarily for the reasons you'd think

Continuing veterinary staffing shortages have been occurring throughout the nation. For pets and their parents, this means they cannot get appointments as easily as before, but what does this mean for veterinary clinics and staff as a whole?

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