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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 legacy of Seattle's Queer self-defense scene
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The legacy of Seattle's Queer self-defense scene

Fear of hate crimes has been on the rise for people in the LGBTQ+ community. There is no true way to know when an incident will occur, whether that is walking home late at night from the club, coming out of the light rail station, or simply going to the

Fears of the more conservative city council ripple through Seattle's LGBTQ+ Commission
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Fears of the more conservative city council ripple through Seattle's LGBTQ+ Commission

Seattle's LGBTQ+ Commission held a meeting on December 19 to discuss its workplan for the new year, which includes socioeconomic empowerment, commission sustainability, and health equity.

National politics reach Seattle Public Schools and LGBTQ+ youth
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National politics reach Seattle Public Schools and LGBTQ+ youth

After Election Day, the Trevor Project saw its highest crisis service volume since providing around-the-clock services in 2019, spotlighting the growing fear LGBTQ+ students across the nation have about the upcoming Trump term.

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

WA issues landmark LGBTQ+ survey to help inform government decisions, policies, and legislation
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WA issues landmark LGBTQ+ survey to help inform government decisions, policies, and legislation

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission is sponsoring a comprehensive, statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people to identify disparities and to strengthen advocacy efforts when it comes to pertinent laws, policies, and legislation.

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