https://www.sgn.org en-us 2026 Seattle Gay News 9/9/2026 EST https://www.sgn.org/rss https://www.sgn.org/story/163828/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163828/ Tim Murray’s journey is as enchanting as his comedy. It begins in Sandusky, Ohio, a lakeside town better known for its amusement parks than for Queer culture or a vibrant comedy scene. Growing up as a closeted Gay kid in a conservative environment, Murray often felt like an outsider. Yet it was within the walls of his small-town home, surrounded by family and a persistent sense of not quite belonging, that the seeds of his comedic genius were planted. His early years were a delicate balance of challenges an Wed Mar 04 2026 06:40:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163752/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163752/ With the growth of Queer communities on social media, podcasting is a crucial tool for LGBTQIA+ comedians and entertainers wanting to build a following, now more than ever. And among those who’ve found great success online, Eric Williams is definitely among the top contenders with his That’s A Gay Ass Podcast. Now looking to take his story to the stage in front of live audiences, he is bringing to Seattle for the first time his one-man show Why All the Drama?, which blends comedy with his experiences findin Mon Mar 02 2026 11:21:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163676/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163676/ It’s easy to lament that comics conventions aren’t “really about comics anymore,” but why have that pessimistic outlook? The Emerald City has always opened its arms to new artforms, stories, and mediums, and I like to think it’s been for the better. Today, no matter which fandoms you love, you can find a place here and at events like Emerald City Comic Con! You can save the honmoon with K-pop cosplayers on Saturday, then slay the dance floor with geeky drag queens on Sunday. You can get a tattoo that’ll lat Fri Feb 27 2026 11:18:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163675/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163675/ As a parent, Marie Loeb quickly learned that many institutions are not equipped to work with neurodivergent children, often due to the fact that they are run by neurotypical people who cannot understand their specific needs. Loeb is the parent of two autistic children, and through seeking diagnoses for them, they also discovered that they are on the spectrum as well. “My son was delayed in speech and had a lot of eloping behaviors,” Loeb said. “My other child is AFAB [assigned female at birth], a Fri Feb 27 2026 10:55:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163607/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163607/ Is there truly a force stronger than capitalism? This is one of the central questions author Jade Song explores in their new sophomore novel, I Love You Don’t Die. Set in the hustle and bustle of New York City, the plot follows Vicky, a young woman drawn to the allure of the macabre, living above a funeral parlor and working for a dystopian — yet familiar — corporate start-up selling custom urns. The inspiration for the book came to Song after their work in New York's corporate sphere. “I had worked in adve Wed Feb 25 2026 11:22:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163606/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163606/ Capitol Hill is a neighborhood constantly in change. For decades, long-term residents have complained about gentrification, small businesses have come and gone, and generations of twentysomething Queer people have grown up, rented their first crappy apartments, and discovered themselves as young adults in the district. Throughout, one place has withstood the test of time: Broadway Veterinary Hospital. “We are the clinic people know — whether through word of mouth, by driving down 12th and spotting our iconi Wed Feb 25 2026 10:23:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163566/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163566/ Indian films have long avoided discussions of sexuality and sex. Unlike Western movies, early works never portrayed intimacy or nudity on camera, instead treating the subject as taboo. However, recent ones have begun to embrace the open depiction of these issues. Cactus Pears is the latest out of India to proudly center around a Queer romance. The result is a melancholy and tender love story between two men, intertwined with themes of loss and silent grief. It is an important and refreshing representation Tue Feb 24 2026 09:35:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163565/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163565/ If you think times are hard now — with a crude, cruel, and racist president — imagine what it was like to be Queer during the McCarthy era. In the 1950s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy created both the Red Scare and the Lavender Scare: the first by accusing government workers of supporting communism and other by ferreting out federal employees and members of the military suspected of homosexuality and accusing them of being traitors. Thousands of workers were fired from their jobs, horribly persecuted, and sometimes Tue Feb 24 2026 09:24:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163525/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163525/ No chief of the Seattle Police Department had stepped foot inside one of the SPD’s LGBTQ Advisory Council meetings before — until Chief Shon Barnes accepted an invitation to attend on February 11. Attendees for the first time were finally able to hold the city’s highest law enforcement official to task on the issues most concerning them at the council, formed by and for Queer community members to voice their concerns directly to the department that for decades has faced heavy criticism for how it has treate Mon Feb 23 2026 13:34:29 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163470/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163470/ After her triumphant 2022 drama Good Luck to You, Leo Grande with Emma Thompson, writer-director Sophie Hyde dug into her own complicated family history, as well as her close relationship with Nonbinary child Aud Mason-Hyde, for Jimpa, an emotionally complex, triumphantly Queer, multigenerational family saga. In the film, Hannah, a filmmaker, makes a holiday visit to her Gay activist father at his Amsterdam home as she attempts to flesh out a script. Past and present collide as memories of her own childhood Sat Feb 21 2026 16:02:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163434/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163434/ The film’s title, Pillion, can be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it refers to the passenger seat on a motorcycle — a powerful symbol of vulnerability and reliance on the driver. On the other, it suggests being carried through life, dependent on the choices and control of others. In both interpretations, the meaning is clear: this film is about dominance and submission. Directed by Harry Lighton and based on Adam Mars-Jones’s novel Box Hill, the film stars Alexander Skarsgård as Ray, a brooding bi Fri Feb 20 2026 10:37:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163399/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163399/ On Sunday, February 15, a rally and potluck were held at Cal Anderson Park, organized by the Mutual Aid Network for Trans & Intersex Individuals in Seattle (MANTIS) in collaboration with other Trans rights groups, including TRACTION. It was mainly a speaking event to provide a voice for an increasing number of transplants who fled to Seattle to escape hostile legislation in other states. Notable speakers included Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Joy Hollingsworth, KOI cofounder Violet Kawaguchi, and Thu Feb 19 2026 15:25:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163389/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163389/ On March 3, Breaking Glass Pictures is set to re-release the Queer comedy Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! This campy, outrageous sequel from 2008 has cemented its place in LGBTQIA+ pop culture, celebrated for its fearless humor, star-studded cameos, and vibrant portrayal of the late 2000s. Rich Wolf, founder of Breaking Glass Pictures and an executive producer on the film, reflected on its enduring appeal. “The Gay community has come so far in the last two decades,” he said. “This film is a joyful time Thu Feb 19 2026 11:54:38 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163388/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163388/ Frank Gaimari doesn’t just tell stories, he brings them to life. At 64, this Seattle-based writer and storyteller has turned a lifetime of experiences into narratives that entertain, inspire, and connect with people on a real, personal level. After a 36-year career in the federal government, Gaimari has fully embraced his love for writing, and the results are nothing short of amazing. His latest book, Conversations with Legends: The Interview Articles, is a celebration of curiosity, connection, and compassi Thu Feb 19 2026 11:39:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163354/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163354/ Zakery Leigh’s latest novel, Echoes from the Isle of Skye, is a gothic romance that grips you from the very beginning. Leigh’s writing sweeps you straight into the mist-shrouded hills and dramatic cliffs of the Scottish Highlands, making the hauntingly beautiful Isle of Skye feel mysterious and achingly alive. It’s not just a backdrop — Leigh’s vivid descriptions turn Skye into a living, breathing presence, shaping every emotion and moment in the story. At the heart of the novel is Peter Donahue, who, after Wed Feb 18 2026 12:49:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163292/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163292/ After the Mayday USA rally in Cal Anderson Park last spring, Seattle’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) attempted to piece together a comprehensive story of why things went so wrong. The OIG assembled a panel of LGBTQIA+ community members and Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers to investigate and come to a definitive conclusion on how relations had devolved so badly between the groups. By the third day of discussions, however, one of the panelists had leaked information to Divest SPD about the private Tue Feb 17 2026 10:43:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163287/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163287/ Helen Lewis, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has been no stranger to Trans rights criticism over the years. Although her Wikipedia page seems to portray her as an ally of Trans people, once you look into the dozens of pieces she has penned on Trans issues, her writing tells a vastly different story. In a June 2025 article, she attempted to argue that her position was the middle ground between the Trump administration’s complete erasure of Trans people and that of “Transgender advocates.” She expressed that Tue Feb 17 2026 09:22:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163259/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163259/ On Thursday February 5, a rare event occurred: Several hundred young people from high schools across the city temporarily left their classrooms and teachers behind to congregate in front of Seattle City Hall in solidarity with their immigrant classmates and their families. They chanted and held signs that expressed their collective disapproval of the mistreatment of immigrants and US citizens by ICE under President Trump. Their slogans included “No justice, no peace — Get ICE off our streets” and “Say it on Mon Feb 16 2026 13:03:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163194/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163194/ Valentine’s Day is often a time to celebrate love. Many, however, share complicated views on it. Pop singer and songwriter Envi Jordan explores this through his newly released single “Somebody to Love” (not to be confused with the song by Queen, a soul-searching piece about Freddie Mercury’s own struggles with love as a Gay man in the 1970s). Envi’s single could almost be seen as a modern version of the famous A Day at the Races track, however. But in today’s world, where queerness is more normalized and ac Fri Feb 13 2026 15:32:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/163148/ https://www.sgn.org/story/163148/ On Feb. 11, US Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-7), alongside Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and California Reps. Mark Takano (D-49) and Sara Jacobs (D-51), reintroduced legislation that would affirm federal protections for Trans and Nonbinary people, aptly named “the Transgender Bill of Rights.” Rep. Jayapal is also co-chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force and has a Trans child. The bill, first introduced by Rep. Jayapal and Sen Markey in March 2023, would seek to codify the federal government’s role in ensuri Thu Feb 12 2026 13:16:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)