Seattle Gay News Volume 53 Issue 1 Feed

More protections for Queer students does not remove rights from other youth

Senate Bill 5123 would expand protections for students in public schools by adding four protected classes. Those in opposition claiming that these expansions would remove rights from cisgender girls.

Seattle advocates to host National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event

A passionate group of advocates, volunteers, and community leaders banded together to host an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, with the theme for this year being "Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities."

Lifelong's bittersweet move to shutter Capitol Hill thrift store, expand services in larger space

Lifelong CEO Erica Sessle recently made an announcement that may come at a cost to the Capitol Hill community.

Thailand beach town celebrates first day of marriage equality

Dozens of Gay, Lesbian, and Trans couples flocked to the Bluport Mall in sunny Hua Hin, Thailand, on Thursday to register their unions and celebrate the first day of marriage equality in the Land of Smiles.

WA Democrats seek to amend Parents Bill of Rights after outcry about harm to LGBTQ+ youth

Last year the Parents Bill of Rights, or Initiative 2081, brought forth by the extremist group Moms4Liberty, went into effect despite concerns regarding the outing of LGBTQ+ students. Now democrats are attempting to amend the law.

UTOPIA WA welcomes new youth program director

Taimane Tuia'ana is deeply committed to ensuring that no youth feel invisible or unworthy. She has dedicated the past 14 years to youth development across King and Pierce Counties, and was promoted to the youth program director position at UTOPIA.

Jay Inslee reflects on three terms as governor: LGBTQ+ and climate justice wins

On January 15, 2025, Bob Ferguson will become Washington's 23rd governor. While Ferguson has some big shoes to fill, Inslee told the Seattle Gay News that he is excited to embrace retirement.

Remembering our beloved Stewart O Kallappa Jr

Stewart O Kallappa Jr Passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, in Yakima due to complications of pneumonia. Stewart was born in March of 1957 and lived in Neah Bay, Port Angeles, Bothell and Central Seattle.

Music of Remembrance honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Benaroya Hall on Jan. 27

For the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Music of Remembrance (MOR) is performing a free concert at Benaroya Hall, which will feature the Northwest Boychoir and Seattle Girls Choir.

Seattle Kraken showcase local LGBTQ+ artist Kelly Bjork during Pride Night game

The Seattle Kraken celebrated the jersey design by local LGBTQ+ artist, Kelly Bjork, at the Jan. 6 Pride Night game against the New Jersey Devils.

Pride Across the Bridge to host train-themed drag fundraiser in Bellevue on Jan. 11

Railroad Ink Drag Night – coming to Bellevue's Mox Boarding House this Saturday, Jan. 11 –will feature various train-themed board games while highlighting the Eastside's vibrant drag performers.

The "SGN" looks back on 50 years of local LGBTQ+ coverage

In 2024, the SGN celebrated five decades of bringing local LGBTQ+ news to the community here in Washington State. As we prepare to head further into 2025, writers at the SGN–the third oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper in the U.S.– revisited archives

Delving into the world of Ryka Aoki and "Light from Uncommon Stars"

In 2021, Ryka Aoki released her novel Light from Uncommon Stars to much acclaim. It follows the story of Katrina Nguyen, a runaway Transgender girl with a passion for playing anime and gaming music with her violin, Aubergine.

Best movies of 2024: I saw the cinema glow (and saw myself in the process)

There is an early moment in writer-director Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow that permanently burned itself into my psyche. Questioning seventh-grader Owen (Ian Foreman) is participating in one of those gym exercises where the entire class whips

Bland "Kraven" competently goes through the comic book antihero motions

The good news about Sony's latest attempt to transform one of its Spider-Man rogue's gallery of villains, Kraven (the Hunter), into a viable cinematic antihero is that the finished film isn't that bad. The problem is, it's not that good either.

Creatively imaginative "Lady Like" bio drags Lady Camden into the spotlight

The underdog documentary Lady Like makes several interesting creative choices throughout its brief 87-minute running time. This helps ground the biographical look at the life and times of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 runner-up Lady Camden

Resolutions that build us up: Renewing LGBTQ+ community and hope in 2025

Having entered the new year, we find ourselves once again considering New Year's resolutions. Many familiar intentions are back: going to the gym more regularly, advancing our careers, improving our diet, deepening mindfulness, or finally picking up that

Heather Shaw, the Lesbian Jim Carrey

With a face like hers, Heather Shaw was born to do comedy. The standup performer always shared an uncanny likeness to the legendary comic Jim Carrey. At eight years old, friends and family pointed out the resemblance.

Pharmacy benefit manager reform could move us closer to health equity

On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump declared that America needs a health system that will "take care of everybody," not just those who can "pay for it."

Inclusive LGBTQ+ gym opens in the heart of Capitol Hill

After successfully launching Henry's Gym in the Queen Anne neighborhood during the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Glen Swain has brought the inclusive and colorful atmosphere to the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.