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The struggles of obtaining VA benefits for LGBTQ service members: Local Gay veteran hopes to obtain pardon before Trump inauguration

Steve Marose is a Gay veteran from Renton, WA, who is seeking a pardon from Pres. Biden before the 82-year-old incumbent leaves office.

Anti-Trans provision in defense bill heads to Biden's desk, a setback for the Trans community

An anti-Trans provision within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would prevent the children of military servicemembers from receiving gender-affirming care, is heading to President Biden's desk.

Trans student athletes face possible new restrictions in Washington State

Restrictions on Transgender student athletes, seen in other states around the country, are popping up now in Washington State. Recently, Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31) prefiled Senate Bill 5012, which would separate athletes based on their gender identities a

Monét X Change's "Life Be Lifin'" tour kicks off in Seattle on Jan. 9

Comedian, opera singer, and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Monét X Change is bringing her coming-of-age story to the Neptune Theatre this January. The one-woman show, Life Be Lifin', will inspire laughter one minute and bring tears the next.

Healing the LGBTQ+ community from traumatic experiences using art therapy

As an educator, Jess Minckley found that many of her students had mental health challenges that she couldn't assist with due to the ethical scope of her role. But now as a registered art therapist at Pacific Art Therapy, Minckley is able to help patients

Transgender woman transferred to men's prison: A first in Washington state history

The ACLU has filed a court petition stating that the transfer of Amber Kim, an incarcerated Transgender woman, from the Washington Corrections Center for Women to the all-male Monroe Correctional Complex, following an infraction, constitutes cruel and unu

Charlie's Queer Books owner recommends literature to take your mind off the election

In the days following the reelection of Donald Trump, bookstore owner Charlie Hunts noticed more foot traffic from fearful and forlorn people, all looking for the same thing: hope.

State Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen introduces legislation to restrict youth gender treatment

Although Washington is generally considered a safe state for the LGBTQ+ community, on Dec. 11, state Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen (R-25) prefiled House Bill 1038, which would prohibit the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and gender transition surgeries

Hope, happiness, and Christmas delights abound at PNB's "The Nutcracker"

If you're like me and you're bummed out about the recent turn of events in our crazy politics, give yourself a happiness break and go see choreographer George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at McCaw Hall.

WA issues landmark LGBTQ+ survey to help inform government decisions, policies, and legislation

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission is sponsoring a comprehensive, statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people to identify disparities and to strengthen advocacy efforts when it comes to pertinent laws, policies, and legislation.

Facing the darkness, we find strength in our unity once again

The LGBTQ+ community faces one of the darkest times in memory. American voters have reelected Donald Trump – not through a constitutional loophole but by a majority of the popular vote.

The ultimate guide to Gay gift giving: 2024 edition

The holidays are an excellent distraction after an election cycle – makes ya wonder if it was planned like that, huh? – and this year is no exception.

Ho-ho-homo: The Gayest holiday on Seattle's Queer scene

As the crisp winter air settles over Seattle and the city transforms into a wonderland of twinkling lights, our vibrant Queer community is gearing up to make this December the Gayest holiday season yet.

Unpacking drag star Dina Martina's layers of fabulousness this holiday season

Words cannot describe Dina Martina. Or perhaps more accurately, valiant wordsmiths the world over scrape their barrels of simile, metaphor, and adjective, in their noble quests to describe her.

World AIDS Day: Honoring lives lost to HIV/AIDS

Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center will host its 21st annual "Stronger Together: World AIDS Day" fundraiser on December 1 to remember and celebrate the lives lost to AIDS. It will kick off at the Century Ballroom, located at 915 E. Pine St.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck is ready to fight for Seattle's marginalized communities

As election results trickled in late into the night on November 5, Alexis Mercedes Rinck watched with bated breath.

Sen. Jamie Pedersen's election as Senate majority leader makes WA first state to have two LGBTQ+ legislative leaders

Having served in the Washington state legislature since 2006, Sen. Jamie Pedersen was recently elected as the Senate majority leader, which marks a historic turn during an election cycle that shattered the hearts of many LGBTQ+ Americans, leaving them con

Activists around the world offer potential path forward for American counterparts

A Wider Bridge, a group that "advocates for justice, counters LGBTQphobia, and fights anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred," months earlier had invited us to participate in one of its missions to Israel. It was my first time in the country.

The election fallout for Trans Americans

Typically, at this time of year, I would write about the Transgender Day of Remembrance and the dozens of Transgender people who have been killed at the hand of anti-Transgender violence. It's an issue that has driven much of my work since 1998.

Intiman's Black Nativity returns to celebrate community and the holiday spirit with Food Lifeline

Intiman Theatre returns this year with Black Nativity to unite performers and audiences in a shared holiday celebration of hope and joy while showcasing the richness of Black American cultural heritage.