https://www.sgn.org en-us 2026 Seattle Gay News 9/9/2026 EST https://www.sgn.org/rss https://www.sgn.org/story/160849/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160849/ What’s the Professional Women’s Hockey League, and how’s it different from the hockey you’ve seen before? The PWHL, founded in 2022, is the most popular professional sports league for women’s hockey. It shares a lot of its DNA with the NHL, home to the Seattle Kraken. The basics for men — six players on the ice, three periods, highest score wins — are the same. The leagues are not exact twins, however. Tue Dec 02 2025 13:19:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160845/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160845/ Once upon a time, if a Lesbian wanted to raise a family, she had two basic options: pregnancy or adoption. That is, says editor Margaret Mooney, if she was willing to buck a heterocentric society that said the former was “selfish, unnatural, and radical” and the latter was often just simply not possible or even legal. Undaunted, and very much wanting kids, many Lesbians ignored the rules. They built “chains” of women who handed off sperm from donor to doctor to potential mother. They demanded that fertility Tue Dec 02 2025 13:04:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160843/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160843/ For too long, conversations about HIV have centered primarily on preventing transmission. While that’s important, it often leaves out another vital part of the story: the health, well-being, and dignity of people with HIV themselves, especially those from underrepresented communities who rarely see their stories reflected back to them. That’s where Choose UTM comes in. This new initiative from Gilead Sciences was created with one goal in mind: to elevate the stories and lived experiences of people with HIV Tue Dec 02 2025 12:52:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160838/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160838/ Even with decades of scientific research in HIV, a major challenge faced by people with HIV (PWH) continues to be HIV drug resistance. HIV can change or mutate over time, and HIV can develop something called a resistance mutation. When this happens, some HIV treatments may not work as well. Sometimes, HIV can already have a resistance mutation when it’s transmitted, or it can develop while someone is on treatment. But taking HIV treatment as your doctor prescribes can help lower the risk of resistance. Tue Dec 02 2025 11:24:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160837/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160837/ Wicked: For Good returns audiences to the magical world of Oz, promising grand spectacle and heartfelt drama. While it doesn’t always recapture the dazzling heights of its predecessor, the film offers plenty of enchantment — particularly for longtime fans, who will find much to enjoy in this anticipated finale. The story resumes five years after Elphaba’s bold stand against the Wizard. Now living in exile and known as the “Wicked Witch of the West,” she fights from the shadows to defend the rights of animal Tue Dec 02 2025 10:33:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160836/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160836/ Trans folk punk band Pigeon Pit from Olympia performed a live show at the all-ages Vera Project on Friday, Nov. 21, coinciding with the release of their newest album, Leash Aggression. Pigeon Pit originally began as a solo venture by Lomes Oleander in 2014. Since then, they have released five albums, available on various music platforms, including Bandcamp and Spotify. Oleander explained that they love performing at the Vera Project, a reason being that youth volunteers run and organize the shows, allowing Tue Dec 02 2025 10:17:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160832/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160832/ In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, the enduring appeal of the well-painted figure remains strong. Few artists embody this more than Philip Gladstone, whose work bridges centuries of tradition with a distinctly modern sensibility. Gladstone’s paintings are intimate, honest, and deeply rooted in the exploration of identity — most often focusing on the male form not as an idealized or heroic subject but as a vessel for vulnerability, tenderness, and self-reflection. Tue Dec 02 2025 09:59:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160803/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160803/ One night only, on December 2, the John Waters returns to Seattle for his annual Christmas … umm, show? presentation? oration? This is likely going to be a hard ticket to get, but it’s worth a big effort, especially if Waters has become a must-see for those you know. Waters is, of course, the celebrated filmmaker behind many very well-known movies, some of which include Hairspray, Polyester, Cry-Baby, and Serial Mom. He also does one nonholiday stand-up show and one Christmas one a year. Mon Dec 01 2025 14:11:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/161190/ https://www.sgn.org/story/161190/ Technology and creativity aren't just working together -- they've basically become best friends. And honestly? The arts world is changing so fast it's hard to keep up. I've been watching these shifts happen, and there are five big trends that really stand out. They're not just tweaking how we experience entertainment. They're completely flipping the script on how artists create their work. Fri Nov 28 2025 11:53:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160702/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160702/ The Indigo Wills Project is a Washington-based organization that helps Trans people create wills and assists with the name change process, free of charge. The SGN had the opportunity to talk with the project’s founder, Cirilla Anderson, about what led her to found it and about the process behind creating a will. The project is named in honor of Indigo Greene, a Transgender woman whose untimely passing led to a legal battle over her burial. Anderson explained that she was a close friend of Greene, and so Wed Nov 26 2025 12:50:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160700/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160700/ As a speech-language pathologist, Nicole Gress saw firsthand how traditional training methods were not working for Trans patients finding their voice. While the methods were effective for those who had a vocal disorder or injury, they were not designed with Trans people in mind, who want to gain control over the gendered perception of their voice. After seeing too many Trans patients not being satisfied after months and years of training, Gress started Undead Voice. Wed Nov 26 2025 12:24:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160697/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160697/ When former FOX 13 journalist-turned-influencer Brandi Kruse said that FBI Director Kash Patel should investigate the Seattle-based Gender Justice League for “left-wing violence,” GJL’s Kai Aprill-Tomlin immediately started thinking about how to protect the team from violence and threats, he said. “The first reaction we had at Gender Justice League was concern for our safety,” said Aprill-Tomlin, the director of communications and development. Aprill-Tomlin’s concerns are backed by experience, he said. When Wed Nov 26 2025 12:08:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160541/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160541/ It’s rare that a picture has me as perplexed as Wicked: For Good does. Even though it was filmed back-to-back with its Academy Award–winning predecessor, this one looks a lot better. There’s less digital sludge, the backgrounds have additional tactile pop (and aren’t nearly as intentionally blurry), and the still-impressive sets have a noticeable physicality. All of this and more was lacking from the initial chapter of this revisionist journey to the merry old land of Oz, adapted from the smash Broadway mus Fri Nov 21 2025 14:23:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160515/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160515/ The holiday season is a time for love, warmth, and fun family traditions. Unfortunately, for many, it can also bring about feelings of depression and a sense of mourning — especially for people with nontraditional families. With all the complex emotions surrounding “the most wonderful time of year” in mind, author Mariama J. Lockington set out to create a Queer holiday romance for those who sometimes feel less than jolly. Lockington’s work often reflects elements of her own story that were underrepresente Thu Nov 20 2025 10:23:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160485/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160485/ A decade ago, former Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen had an idea. Having served as assistant to the ambitious Jeanette Williams, whose advocacy brought a bridge to West Seattle and made Kubota Gardens into a public park, he could recognize an opportunity for urban renewal when he saw one. He was also the first openly Gay man to serve on the council.  Wed Nov 19 2025 14:52:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160484/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160484/ In 1974, writer Linda Rosenkrantz had the idea for a new book. She would interview a series of artists, musicians, authors, and other significant figures to narrate in intimate detail what they experienced over the course of a single day. While the project went unrealized, she did sit down with vaunted photographer Peter Hujar, publishing the transcripts of their conversation in her 37-page novella Peter Hujar’s Day in 2021. Wed Nov 19 2025 14:06:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160440/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160440/ French photographer Hervé Lassïnce is a visual artist who creates striking photos of everyday, intimate scenes involving a diverse range of people, notably capturing intimacy between Queer men. His work blends classical references with contemporary photography to create modern art. He began taking photos professionally in 2011, when casual shots of his friends turned into showcasing them in exhibits all over France and Europe. Now Seattle is home to Lassince’s first exhibition in the United States. Tue Nov 18 2025 13:24:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160405/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160405/ Robyn first appeared in the late ’90s as a Swedish teen-pop export. She delivered slick R&B hits such as “Do You Know (What It Takes)” and “Show Me Love.” They were undeniable pop songs — polished and perfectly suited for the times. But the industry machine that created that version of Robyn also tried to contain her. Instead of conforming, she walked away. In 2004, she founded her own label, Konichiwa Records — a move that wasn’t just about business but a declaration of artistic freedom. With complete... Mon Nov 17 2025 13:43:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160226/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160226/ On Wednesday November 5, discussions between Queer community members and Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers got heated during a Seattle University (SU) panel about LGBTQIA+-related policing. The panelists, representing a wide swath of organizations, law enforcement, and government agencies, came together as part of the university’s “Policing the Rainbow” event, which kicked off with a speech by SU Provost Shane P. Martin. Keynote speaker Dr. Valerie Jenness, a professor of criminology, law, and soc Wed Nov 12 2025 16:02:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/160121/ https://www.sgn.org/story/160121/ Margaret Cho is hitting the road with a brand-new comedy tour, crisscrossing North America in celebration of her 40-year career. Her latest show, Choligarchy, is more than just a series of stand-up dates — it’s a powerful statement about the world today. Audiences can expect an evening of sharp, progressive commentary, all delivered with the unfiltered honesty that has defined Cho’s legacy. The Choligarchy tour places Cho’s unique voice front and center. As a Queer Asian American woman who has never backed Mon Nov 10 2025 09:12:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)