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posted Friday, October 9, 2020 - Volume 48 Issue 41


Police dedicate 100 officers to BLM protests Gay protest streamer arrested outside East Precinct by Renee Raketty - SGN Staff Writer Seattle's Capitol Hill once again became the location of more protests this past week as members of the Black Lives Matter movement responded to developments in the news such as the release of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on t more
	State Sen. Pedersen introduces police accountability bill by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer State Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-43), chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, will introduce a bill to beef up police accountability for police by making it easier to decertify officers who violate standards of conduct. "It is important that when we have officers who have abu more
	SCOTUS OKs lawsuit against Kim Davis Thomas and Alito call for reversal of Obergefell by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer The US Supreme Court will allow a lawsuit against Kim Davis to go forward, the high court said in an October 5 decision. Davis is the former Rowan, Kentucky, county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to Gay co more
	Washington Lawyers for the Arts announces WLA Legal Advice Week (Oct. 19-23) Washington Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to announce WLA Legal Advice Week ("WLA LAW") for September. This is a week-long pro bono telephone clinic where artists and arts professionals statewide can get 30 minutes of free advice related to their legal issues. WLA LAW runs October 19-23. The telephone legal clinic is replacing W more
	GSBA Scholarship Fund application opens on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11 SEATTLE (October 7, 2020) - The GSBA Scholarship Fund will again open to applicants across Washington on Sunday, October 11 - National Coming Out Day - as it celebrates its thirtieth year, making it the oldest LGBTQ scholarship program in the US. Applications are due by Friday, January 8, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Due to the CO more
	IN MEMORIAM: Jack Anderson 1936-2020 A pioneer in Seattle's Gay community has died. Jack Anderson, 84, came to Seattle as a psychologist specializing in juvenile justice and became an advocate for the gay community. He was one of the first counselors for Seattle's LGBTQ community at a time when homosexuality was a crime and being openly gay meant being considered mentally ill. Mr. more
	Antifascist counterprotesters outnumber Proud Boys three to one SEATTLE (October 2, 2020) - On Saturday, September 26, 2020, over two dozen labor union members, Black Lives Matter campaigners, and leftists from the Seattle area traveled to Portland, Oregon, as part of a Labor for Black Lives/Labor Against Fascism contingent to the counter-rally against a national callout by the far-right Proud Boys. Initi more
	Seattle Pride community is running in first-ever nationwide LGBTQIA+ virtual 5k/10k event, Pride Stride SEATTLE (October 5, 2020) - The first nationwide LGBTQIA+ virtual 5k/10k Pride Stride is kicking off in Seattle on National Coming Out Day, October 11, with the event continuing through the end of October. Participants of Pride Stride will run or walk at their own pace, on their own route, anytime before October 31. People who more
	Seattle Pride's successful Vote with Pride launch spurs regional expansion and collaboration with Drag Out the Vote SEATTLE (October 5, 2020) - On the heels of yesterday's Vote with Pride campaign launch event - and with just four weeks to go until election day - Seattle Pride and Drag Out The Vote have announced a collaboration to bring even more attention to the importance of getting out the vote among the LGBTQIA+ community. On Sunday, O more
	Durkan Digest: My plan to further address the homelessness crisis SEATTLE (October 5, 2020) - It's been a hard year for all of us. Every day, we learn about more chaos from this White House and the other Washington. The lack of national leadership has led to an intensifying pandemic, an economic downturn, a civil rights reckoning, and a climate crisis. These crises have impacted all of us in more
	LGBTQ+ young adults encouraged to apply for OUTAthlete Program from the OUT Foundation NEW YORK (October 1, 2020) - It can be hard for many LGBTQ+ young adults to find a place where they feel comfortable participating in fitness, and the OUT Foundation and its local chapters in Portland, ME; Miami, FL; and New Orleans, LA are partnering with local CrossFit gyms across the country to change that. Enrollment is n more
	House passes resolution condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures performed on immigrant women without their consent WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2020) - The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution today urgently condemning the unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures - including partial and full hysterectomies - performed on immigrant women without their full, informed consent at the private, for-profit Irwin County Detention Center in Oci more
	Rep. Jayapal on voting to deliver additional COVID-19 relief to individuals, families, and businesses across Washington WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2020) - US Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement after voting to deliver another round of critical COVID-19 relief to individuals, families, and businesses in Washington and throughout the country: "My office has heard directly from thousands of constituents across our community more
	Rep. Smith applauds House passage of updated HEROES Act WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2020) - Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed HR 925, the updated HEROES Act, which would address the continued public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers. "We have surpass more
	Rep. Smith successfully includes provision in updated HEROES Act to support youth achievement center in King County WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2020) - Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) successfully included a provision in the Updated HEROES Act, which passed the House last night, that would help transit agencies make the most of unused land for community-based organizations and housing. "Innovative and valuable projects across the nation are being more
	Full lineup announced for the 25th Annual Seattle Queer Film Festival Virtual film festival to feature 40+ programs over 11 days Three Dollar Bill Cinema has announced the full lineup of film screenings and special programs for the 25th Seattle Queer Film Festival (SQFF) taking place October 15-25. Tickets and passes are on sale now. The largest festival of its kind in more
	Gay men take over #ProudBoys on Twitter A hashtag used by the far-right fascist group, Proud Boys has been hijacked by the gay men to the delight of thousands of people on social media. The male-only organization, which is affiliated with white supremacists, gained notoriety last Tuesday after Donald Trump refused to condemn them in the first presidential debate. more
	Discrimination contributes to poorer heart health for LGBTQ adults American Heart Association Scientific Statement Statement Highlights: The majority of LGBTQ adults report experiencing discrimination from a health care professional. Compared to cisgender heterosexual adults, LGBTQ populations experience multi-level, psychological and social stressors, including exposure to discrimination and more