In 2024, the SGN celebrated five decades of bringing local LGBTQ+ news to the community here in Washington State. As we prepare to head further into 2025, writers at the SGN—the third oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper in the U.S.— revisited archives
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Having entered the new year, we find ourselves once again considering New Year's resolutions. Many familiar intentions are back: going to the gym more regularly, advancing our careers, improving our diet, deepening mindfulness, or finally picking up that
With a face like hers, Heather Shaw was born to do comedy. The standup performer always shared an uncanny likeness to the legendary comic Jim Carrey. At eight years old, friends and family pointed out the resemblance.
After successfully launching Henry's Gym in the Queen Anne neighborhood during the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Glen Swain has brought the inclusive and colorful atmosphere to the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
In Pike Place Market's Butterworth Building, a new wellness studio, Protea Yoga, dedicated to an inclusive environment and fostering connections, has been unveiled.
No Judgment Fitness, a Queer woman—owned small business in White Center, was founded in 2022 by personal trainer and former UK soccer player Sophia Walker, who identifies herself as "super Gay."
Rates of substance use disorder (SUD) are much higher among LGBTQ people than their cis-het counterparts. Research by the Trevor Project released in January 2022 shows that LGBTQ youth under 21 are more likely to use substances such as alcohol or cannabis
Comedian, opera singer, and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Monét X Change is bringing her coming-of-age story to the Neptune Theatre this January. The one-woman show, Life Be Lifin', will inspire laughter one minute and bring tears the next.
As an educator, Jess Minckley found that many of her students had mental health challenges that she couldn't assist with due to the ethical scope of her role. But now as a registered art therapist at Pacific Art Therapy, Minckley is able to help patients
The holidays are an excellent distraction after an election cycle — makes ya wonder if it was planned like that, huh? — and this year is no exception.