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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.

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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.

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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

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Union announces annual Pride Block Party to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

The Union Pride Block Party, for guests 21+, will feature bars (indoors and outdoors), DJs, music videos, and more in the heart of the "gayborhood." Free entry (no cover charge!) is provided courtesy of the owners of Union.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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