https://www.sgn.org en-us 2026 Seattle Gay News 9/9/2026 EST https://www.sgn.org/rss https://www.sgn.org/story/156851/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156851/ If 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer was only made thanks to Scream being a box office juggernaut a year prior (it also helped that both were scripted by Kevin Williamson), a case could be made that the reason the former’s 2025 sequel exists is in large part due to the latter’s 2022 sequel being one of that year’s more surprising critical and financial success stories. Wed Aug 13 2025 17:35:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156850/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156850/ On Friday, August 1, the “performative male” was celebrated with a special look-alike style competition in Cal Anderson Park. Hundreds came out to poke light fun at the trending cultural phenomenon that has taken over Seattle’s streets. Wed Aug 13 2025 16:42:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156848/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156848/ Introducing dancer and kink explorer extraordinaire Anna Urband (aka Hydra), the producer and coordinator of a new monthly cabaret of Black, Queer erotic performers in a unique location downtown. Her company, Carnal Productions, focuses on collaborative, sex-positive live shows. Wed Aug 13 2025 13:40:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156847/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156847/ Concentrating on ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he prepares to argue before the Supreme Court in December of 2024, Heightened Scrutiny is filmmaker Sam Feder’s follow-up to his award-winning 2020 Netflix documentary Disclosure. Wed Aug 13 2025 12:17:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156550/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156550/ As we honor Miss Roxy Doll's memory, countless people reached out to share their own experiences with Roxy throughout the years... Tue Aug 05 2025 12:31:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156464/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156464/ Miss Roxy Doll, a rock star at heart who epitomized the grungy, gritty, and gothic worlds of drag. She led the iconic “Dollhouse,” a beloved weekly variety and talent showcase hosted at Capitol Lounge and later at Neighbours. But on June 24, she passed away. Roxy reportedly “fell ill … lay down to rest [and] was later found unresponsive.” Fri Aug 01 2025 14:23:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156462/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156462/ The Advanced Security Training Institute (ASTI), a 501(c)(3) corporation that trains American police inside Israel, has previously liked numerous X (Twitter) posts that have expressed anti-LGBT and anti-immigrant views, according to a review of its X account by the SGN. The president and founder of ASTI, Yisroel Stefansky, has also exchanged numerous private LinkedIn messages with... Fri Aug 01 2025 10:27:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156440/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156440/ On Thursday July 31, the City of Seattle announced it filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. Headed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison, the motion seeks to challenge President Trump on two directives signed in the beginning of his second term... Thu Jul 31 2025 18:27:43 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156391/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156391/ Defund Musk Seattle, a local organization known for its anti-oligarchy protests targeting Tesla dealerships, held another demonstration on Saturday, July 26th focusing on recent rollbacks of reproductive and women’s civil rights... Wed Jul 30 2025 19:41:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156360/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156360/ Capitol Hill Pride announced it has filed an Office of Police Accountability (OPA) complaint against the Seattle Police Department, after the Police Outreach and Engagement Team (POET) and uniformed officers allegedly abandoned their traffic control duties during the “John Lewis Lives On” day of action event near Seattle Central College on July 17. Tue Jul 29 2025 17:35:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156345/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156345/ In the cool shade of trees on a hot Seattle summer day, strangers came together to share their love of reading in a safe space... Tue Jul 29 2025 12:48:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156335/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156335/ Need a getaway? Consider Bellingham. Framed by rugged mountains and sparkling waters, it offers an escape, a chance to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life... Tue Jul 29 2025 09:49:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156136/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156136/ The 2025 Vashon Island Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, August 7, with a gala screening of director Noémie Merlant’s The Balconettes, a charming, pitch-black comedy about three women trapped in a Marseille apartment during a heat wave. It’s a delightfully Queer and female-driven romp that takes several warped turns before its crowd-pleasingly perverse conclusion, and attendees should prepare themselves for a deliciously twisted good time... Wed Jul 23 2025 11:41:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156097/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156097/ Looking beyond the races happening within the City of Seattle, many exciting LGBTQIA+ regional candidates and propositions are also on the ballot. The SGN Editorial Board has endorsements for both these propositions, as well as for a select few candidates out in the Puget Sound for this upcoming August 5th primary... Tue Jul 22 2025 12:55:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156091/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156091/ We are excited to announce that our endorsement for City Council Position 9 is Dionne Foster! She has already done excellent work in Seattle advocating for marginalized communities and will continue to make Seattle a better place for working-class people and families... Tue Jul 22 2025 12:23:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156090/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156090/ We’re endorsing Alexis Mercedes Rinck for Seattle City Council Position 8! She made the most of the little time left in her first term, protecting us from Trump’s BS and advancing progressive revenue. Ensuring she can continue her good work on our community’s behalf is a no-brainer... Tue Jul 22 2025 12:15:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156089/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156089/ We’re endorsing Jamie Fackler for Seattle City Council District 2! In a competitive field, Fackler stood out to us thanks to his thoughtful, holistic approach to the issues and complete commitment to tackling our housing crisis head-on, through the power of Prop 1A. On an ideal progressive council with Foster and Mercedes Rinck, already set with bold, Queer voices, Fackler can help keep attention and expertise on the fundamentals we all need to sustain our daily lives... Tue Jul 22 2025 12:04:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156088/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156088/ We’re endorsing Erika Evans for city attorney! Evans has experience as a federal prosecutor and has committed to standing up against the Trump administration to protect marginalized people who are being targeted, including the Queer community. Her drive to hold perpetrators of hate crimes, domestic violence, and wage theft accountable, along with her understanding of the need for community-based resources to help reduce crime, is just one of the many reasons we are thrilled to say Evans has our endorsement. Tue Jul 22 2025 11:56:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/156085/ https://www.sgn.org/story/156085/ We’re endorsing Ry Armstrong for mayor! Armstrong is a candidate who believes in innovative solutions and radical empathy. They’re uniquely positioned to help the city navigate financial threats nationally and a growing disconnect between leadership and citizens locally. Their strengths couldn’t be overlooked, and for us, they present a meaningful, worthwhile alternative to the Harrell vs. Wilson dichotomy... Tue Jul 22 2025 11:42:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/155972/ https://www.sgn.org/story/155972/ On a street in Cagli, a small town in the Marche province of Italy, I saw a rainbow flag. I was so happy, immediately thinking, “Oh my gosh, they have Pride flags here — that’s amazing!” As I was to be in Cagli for a month on a foreign correspondence program with ieiMedia, I felt relieved, believing that at least the town was affirming... Fri Jul 18 2025 09:24:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)