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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 to present "Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50!" exhibit in Bellingham January 13 to February 20
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Western Washington University to present "Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50!" exhibit in Bellingham January 13 to February 20

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

State Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen introduces legislation to restrict youth gender treatment
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State Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen introduces legislation to restrict youth gender treatment

Although Washington is generally considered a safe state for the LGBTQ+ community, on Dec. 11, state Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen (R-25) prefiled House Bill 1038, which would prohibit the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and gender transition surgeries

Sen. Jamie Pedersen's election as Senate majority leader makes WA first state to have two LGBTQ+ legislative leaders
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Sen. Jamie Pedersen's election as Senate majority leader makes WA first state to have two LGBTQ+ legislative leaders

Having served in the Washington state legislature since 2006, Sen. Jamie Pedersen was recently elected as the Senate majority leader, which marks a historic turn during an election cycle that shattered the hearts of many LGBTQ+ Americans, leaving them con

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Trans Day of Remembrance events to memorialize Trans lives lost

Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events to be held around the Puget Sound to honor Trans lives lost to violence.

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