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Transgender woman assaulted by man who now faces two hate crime charges
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Transgender woman assaulted by man who now faces two hate crime charges

On March 28, 39-year-old Andre Phillip Karlow pleaded not guilty during his first appearance at a hearing in the King County Superior Court (KCSC) after Seattle police had arrested him as part of a hate crime investigation the previous day.

The Cuff Complex sold again — what's next for Capitol Hill?
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The Cuff Complex sold again — what's next for Capitol Hill?

In a significant shake-up of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ nightlife, Capitol Hill's iconic Cuff Complex was sold on March 28. This change arrives amid growing calls within the community for fresh ideas and programming in the neighborhood's Queer venues.

2025 NFFTY preview: "Chasing Chasing Amy" filmmaker Sav Rogers returns to mentor a new generation of aspiring filmmakers
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

2025 NFFTY preview: "Chasing Chasing Amy" filmmaker Sav Rogers returns to mentor a new generation of aspiring filmmakers

The 18th annual National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) kicks off Thursday, April 3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown with a gala opening-night ceremony and then then takes over all three of the venue's screens for the remainder of the weekend, along with

Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: Gush, guffaws, and gender fluidity
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: Gush, guffaws, and gender fluidity

Actress, singer, and cabaret performer Holly Woodlawn (1946—2016) survives in the minds of the public through the strength of two Andy Warhol movies from the '70s: Trash and Women in Revolt, plus enshrinement in Lou Reed's 1972 song

"Edge of the World" strings together the intricacies of traveling while Queer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

"Edge of the World" strings together the intricacies of traveling while Queer

A soon-to-be-released Queer travel anthology, Edge of the World by Alden Jones, features 16 essays by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Transgender Americans of various ethnicities, who reflect on their experience with other cultures, and how

On the road in Utah's national parks: Exploring canyons, hoodoos, and the desert
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On the road in Utah's national parks: Exploring canyons, hoodoos, and the desert

While Utah may not be your first thought when planning your next vacation, you won't regret visiting for its otherworldly arches, mile-long canyons, and gorgeous mountains.

On Trump's Hitler-inspired erasure of Trans Americans: Trans kids like E. are canaries in the coal mine. If we don't stand up for them and stop Trump in his tracks, history makes patently clear where this path leads
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On Trump's Hitler-inspired erasure of Trans Americans: Trans kids like E. are canaries in the coal mine. If we don't stand up for them and stop Trump in his tracks, history makes patently clear where this path leads

After my Buzzfeed piece went live, my uncle Bill sent me an email evoking the memory of his mom, my grandma Martha, who escaped Nazi Germany as a teenager.

Curtains closed for DEI? Locals arts organizations respond to NEA grant rules
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Curtains closed for DEI? Locals arts organizations respond to NEA grant rules

In a move reflecting the current agenda of the White House, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has alerted arts applicants that Presidential Executive Order No. 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," signed on

Singapore and the Christian far right's attack on Queer rights
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Singapore and the Christian far right's attack on Queer rights

Despite same-sex relations being decriminalized in Singapore in 2022, it continues to be a steep uphill battle for LGBTQIA+ rights there.

Poetry = resistance: Women's work
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Poetry = resistance: Women's work

As hard as these times are, with the onslaught of the Trump/Musk wrecking ball, we've been through this before.

Spring has sprung in Washington, DC: New museum exhibits make for the perfect weekend visit
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Spring has sprung in Washington, DC: New museum exhibits make for the perfect weekend visit

New exhibits at galleries in Washington, DC make it just right for a weekend visit. And most of the museums are free. Upcoming events include the Cherry Blossom Festival, World Pride, the May open-house tours of the embassies, and a new Gay bar

Out on the Ranch
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Out on the Ranch

In 2004, after living on Capitol Hill with my husband, we and our best friend made the decision to move to the mountains, departing a metropolis that was about to burst forth with an insane amount of growth.

"Cover Story": A novel for anyone who's theorized their favorite celebrity might be Queer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

"Cover Story": A novel for anyone who's theorized their favorite celebrity might be Queer

Author Celia Laskey is thrilled for her third published novel, Cover Story, to hit shelves on March 25. Centering a Queer Hollywood star and a publicist tasked with keeping her closeted, the book explores the complexities of coming out

Stephanie McVay: A cherished maternal figure in LGBTQ+ cinema
FEATURES

Stephanie McVay: A cherished maternal figure in LGBTQ+ cinema

Stephanie McVay is more than an actress — she's an unexpected yet beloved maternal figure in the Gay community. Her sincerity and side-splitting charm on-screen create something magical, making her a cherished figure in LGBTQ+ cinema.

Your San Francisco weekend: Waymo driverless taxis and the iconic Castro, Leave your heart but not your wallet in the City by the Bay
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Your San Francisco weekend: Waymo driverless taxis and the iconic Castro, Leave your heart but not your wallet in the City by the Bay

You cannot beat a weekend in San Francisco, the City by the Bay. Thought rents are sky high. the homeless situation has improved and there's a new mayor. Employees of high-tech companies now live in "the City" and take premium buses to their jobs on the

Vashon Island: whimsical, weird and wonderful
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Vashon Island: whimsical, weird and wonderful

Vashon Island is a snapshot of Pacific Northwest storybook life. Its glacial history has made the soil nutrient rich and perfect for farming, in turn making Vashon a popular destination for its lavender, garlic, and annual strawberry festival (since 1909)

REAL ID law goes into effect next month: Are you ready to travel?
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REAL ID law goes into effect next month: Are you ready to travel?

The federal REAL ID law becomes effective on May 7 after years of postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mandating "minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards," such as an enhanced driver's license,

Remembering Washington State Mr. Leather John "Daddy J" Limitone
OBITUARY

Remembering Washington State Mr. Leather John "Daddy J" Limitone

For those who knew him, John F. Limitone, known among his chosen family as Daddy J, provided a space where we could exist unencumbered by the stresses and expectations of everyday life.

Snowbirding in the Sunshine State
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Snowbirding in the Sunshine State

We make many assumptions about Florida. At one point, everyone has read a "Florida Man" or DeSantis headline and wondered whether the long flight is even worth it. I was more anxious about the people there than the gators, but most were too concerned with

Taipei, mon amour: A Queer love letter to life in Taiwan
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Taipei, mon amour: A Queer love letter to life in Taiwan

"I am a woman who loves women. The tears I cry, they spring from a river and drain across my face like egg yolk," author Qiu Miaojin wrote in her 1994 book Notes of a Crocodile, about a Lesbian student at National Taiwan University in late 1980s