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WA Democrats seek to amend Parents Bill of Rights after outcry about harm to LGBTQ+ youth
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WA Democrats seek to amend Parents Bill of Rights after outcry about harm to LGBTQ+ youth

Last year the Parents Bill of Rights, or Initiative 2081, brought forth by the extremist group Moms4Liberty, went into effect despite concerns regarding the outing of LGBTQ+ students. Now democrats are attempting to amend the law.

Jay Inslee reflects on three terms as governor: LGBTQ+ and climate justice wins
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Jay Inslee reflects on three terms as governor: LGBTQ+ and climate justice wins

On January 15, 2025, Bob Ferguson will become Washington's 23rd governor. While Ferguson has some big shoes to fill, Inslee told the Seattle Gay News that he is excited to embrace retirement.

Remembering our beloved Stewart O Kallappa Jr
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Remembering our beloved Stewart O Kallappa Jr

Stewart O Kallappa Jr Passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, in Yakima due to complications of pneumonia. Stewart was born in March of 1957 and lived in Neah Bay, Port Angeles, Bothell and Central Seattle.

Footprint Wine Tap and Pink Moon Farm are "Queer to Stay"
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Footprint Wine Tap and Pink Moon Farm are "Queer to Stay"

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recently awarded Footprint Wine Tap and Pink Moon Farm grants through its fifth annual "Queer to Stay" program, which focuses on the preservation of LGBTQ+ owned businesses.

Western Washington University's Viking Union Gallery to present UW Libraries' 2024 exhibit "Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50!"
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Western Washington University's Viking Union Gallery to present UW Libraries' 2024 exhibit "Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50!"

The University of Washington Libraries' exhibit "Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50!" — displayed at the UW's Allen North Library last spring and at the Seattle Public Library's Central Library Level 8 Gallery last summer — will be presented at Western Washin

Extremist group highlights anti-LGBTQ Washington win: Initiative 2081
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Extremist group highlights anti-LGBTQ Washington win: Initiative 2081

A Washington citizen's initiative, passed during Pride Month, that may increase the risk of abuse and violence of LGBTQ+ students was recently highlighted by Moms for Liberty (M4L) in its 2024 impact report.

The struggles of obtaining VA benefits for LGBTQ service members: Local Gay veteran hopes to obtain pardon before Trump inauguration
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The struggles of obtaining VA benefits for LGBTQ service members: Local Gay veteran hopes to obtain pardon before Trump inauguration

Steve Marose is a Gay veteran from Renton, WA, who is seeking a pardon from Pres. Biden before the 82-year-old incumbent leaves office.

Anti-Trans provision in defense bill heads to Biden's desk, a setback for the Trans community
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Anti-Trans provision in defense bill heads to Biden's desk, a setback for the Trans community

An anti-Trans provision within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would prevent the children of military servicemembers from receiving gender-affirming care, is heading to President Biden's desk.

Trans student athletes face possible new restrictions in Washington State
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Trans student athletes face possible new restrictions in Washington State

Restrictions on Transgender student athletes, seen in other states around the country, are popping up now in Washington State. Recently, Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31) prefiled Senate Bill 5012, which would separate athletes based on their gender identities a

Transgender woman transferred to men's prison: A first in Washington state history
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Transgender woman transferred to men's prison: A first in Washington state history

The ACLU has filed a court petition stating that the transfer of Amber Kim, an incarcerated Transgender woman, from the Washington Corrections Center for Women to the all-male Monroe Correctional Complex, following an infraction, constitutes cruel and unu

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