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NEWS : INTERNATIONAL

Emergency No War on Iran protest recounts historical violence, destruction, and the need for liberation

The intimate gathering brought attention to the potential for Trump to wage war alongside Israel—whose genocide in Gaza has been woven into recent attacks on Iran— fascism, and how US mainstream media presents conflicts to viewers. 

NEWS : NATIONAL

Seattle’s 50,000 No Kings attendance sparks outrage and demand for help as migrants and families are detained while nationwide political threats grow

Donald Trump’s military parade on his 79th birthday on June 14 — which had a vastly smaller attendance than he expected and an obnoxiously squeaky tank wheel — was overshadowed by over 2,100 protests against his administration nationwide.

NEWS : INTERNATIONAL

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to close LGBTQIA+-focused services, creating challenges for those contemplating suicide

On Tuesday, June 17, a crisis counselor alerted the SGN that the nationwide 988 crisis hotline would be removing its LGBTQIA+-focused services on July 17. Queer youth face disproportionately higher rates of mental health challenges and suicidal ideation.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT : BOOKS

Sapphics fall in love but destinies collide in the upcoming YA novel "Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe"

CB Lee’s upcoming young adult novel, Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, follows Brenda, a nerdy overachiever set on saving the world through science. After meeting Kat in a magical coffeeshop, they soon fall in love, with their destinies colliding.

NEWS : SEATTLE

North Beacon Hill’s Queer-owned Plantbaby seeks to increase Seattle’s houseplant sustainability

Have you heard of North Beacon Hill’s Queer-owned and sustainable nursery, Plantbaby? Founder Jay Galligher launched it in the summer of 2021 to increase the number of sustainable alternatives when it comes to plant shopping.

NEWS : SEATTLE

No more silencing migrant voices: ICE protest sparks concerns within the movement

A large ICE protest that started in Cal Anderson Park and traveled down to the federal building on June 11 was overarchingly a joyous event that featured an eclectic mix of attendees, but a former elected official announcing their candidacy led to concern

NEWS : REGIONAL

Rainbow flags fly high throughout Western Washington this Pride Month

With targeted attacks against LGBTQIA+ people on the rise from coast to coast, Queer visibility — however large or minimal — speaks volumes to those of us who spent years hiding away: we are cherished, we are worthy of love and respect.

NEWS : REGIONAL

Dazzling “Latine PRIDE Experience” to celebrate identity, the beauty of Queerness, culture, and comunidad on June 14 in Olympia

“Azúcar: A Latine PRIDE Night Experience” is hosting its final show of the 2024-25 season on June 14, featuring resident burlesque and “draglesque” performers.

NEWS : SEATTLE

Seattle's Office of Inspector General launches "thorough review" of SPD's violence against Trans, Queer, and allied counterprotesters at Cal Anderson Park

Severe and excessive use of force by Seattle Police officers against Queer protestors and allies has led to the Office of Inspector General to launch an investigation.

NEWS : REGIONAL

Washington State Patrol graduates march through Progress Pride flag raising ceremony, sparking concerns of disrespectful behavior among attendees

The Progress Pride flag-raising ceremony outside of the Washington State Capitol was a joyous event — until about 50 Washington State Patrol (WSP) graduates marched straight through the assembled crowd.

NEWS : SEATTLE

Lambert House ramps up massive renovations ahead of Youth Pride event

Lambert House, a drop-in center in Seattle for LGBTQIA+ youth, announced in early 2024 that it had raised $2 million over five years to buy the property it sits on.

NEWS : REGIONAL

Strippers Are Workers and Queer Power Alliance team up to scale up the fight for Queer liberation and sex workers rights

What sparked a new collaboration between Queer Power Alliance (QPA) and Strippers Are Workers (SAW) was in part due to the Strippers’ Bill of Rights.

NEWS : SEATTLE

Seattle police allow Christian extremists to provoke Queer protesters, leading to another day of violence and arrests; FBI launches investigation into "targeted violence"

The Mayday USA group, which attempted to declare Jesus "king" of Seattle on May 24 in Cal Anderson Park, in the heart of the city's Queer neighborhood, took to the steps of City Hall on May 27 to call on Mayor Bruce Harrell.

NEWS : LOCAL

Cops mob Trans, Queers, and allies over popped balloon at Mayday USA counterprotest

Police violence broke out during a May 24 counterprotest in Cal Anderson Park. An anti-Trans, pro–nuclear family, and fundamentalist group known as Mayday USA was hosting a "Don't Mess with Our Kids" event.

NEWS : SEATTLE

Over 30 years of HIV/AIDS housing services at Lifelong come to a close in King County

A long-standing network of support for Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community members who are living with HIV/AIDS has officially closed its 30+-year chapter in King County.

NEWS : LOCAL

New spicy graphic novel Gaysians homes in on the intersectionality of identities and racism in Seattle's Gay community

Author Mike Curato's upcoming graphic novel, Gaysians, dives into the importance of finding community as a Gay Asian man: the experiences of feeling lost but leaning into your authentic self.

NEWS : SEATTLE

By and for the community: The 6th annual White Center Pride street festival will be resource heavy but create a big bang with Queer wrestling

For the sixth year in a row, White Center Pride is hosting a street festival, and what's made the Rat City celebration stand out from other area Pride events is its overarching disapproval of corporate sponsors – truly by and for the community.

NEWS : SEATTLE

City Councilmember Mark Solomon asked Seattle's LGBTQ Commission to speak with Pride organizers about allowing cops to march fully uniformed

Just ahead of Pride Month, Seattle City Councilmember Mark Solomon requested that the Seattle LGBTQ Commission speak with Seattle Pride organizers about allowing Seattle Police Department officers who are Queer to march in the parade fully uniformed.

NEWS : REGIONAL

Olympia’s TransTrad Fest to celebrate Trans and gender-nonconforming folk-music artists

Organizers down south in Olympia are preparing for a three-day festival that highlights the diversity in traditional folk music - specifically that made by Trans and gender-nonconforming artists.

NEWS : SEATTLE

A quick buck for teens: Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center offers paid research groups about vaping

Seattle-King County Public Health is using some of the funds it received from a Juul Labs settlement in 2023 to hear directly from LGBTQIA+ youth - who vape at disproportionately high rates compared to heterosexuals - about consumption prevention.

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