Hate Crimes Increase During Elections: Report
Each of the last four presidential election periods have shown an unmistakable pattern: Hate crimes increase during elections.
Author: Sarah Toce
Screenwriter & Journalist | Sarah Brusig (Toce) is an appointed member of the King County Women's Advisory Board and an elected precinct committee officer (PCO) in Burien, WA. As a healthcare worker, Sarah is represented by SEIU 1199NW.
In 2010, Sarah created the online news source The Seattle Lesbian, LLC, which still receives upward of 100,000 readers per month. A recipient of McCormick's New Media Women Entrepreneur Award in 2012, Sarah was invited to the White House by President Barack Obama in 2015. That same year, GO Mag recognized Sarah as one of their Red-Hot Entrepreneurs in media. In 2016, the National Diversity Council honored Sarah with their LGBT Leadership Award.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) recognized Sarah's advocacy work with the Community Builder Award in 2017, the same year Curve Magazine named Sarah one of their Top Women in Media & Publishing. Sarah served a two-year term as president of the Society of Professional Journalists - Western Washington Chapter beginning in 2018 and was elected Communications Vice Chair of the King County Democrats in 2021.
Asparagus, Mud Runs and Water Follies: Explore the Tri-Cities in Washington’s Wine Country
The Tri-Cities offers a sun-drenched retreat for exploration and rejuvenation all year long.
Idina Menzel and Carly Rae Jepson Headline WeHo Pride Music Fest
WeHo Pride presents a free outdoor concer at West Hollywood Park kicking off OUTLOUD’s three-day queer music festival.
SCOTUS Urged to Protect 12-Year-Old Trans Girl the Right to Play with Peers
West Virginia is one of 19 states that have banned transgender student-athletes in just the last three years as part of an escalating wave of state-level restrictions on the rights of transgender people. Similar federal lawsuits are pending in Idaho and Tennessee.
Seattle Cabaret Festival Returns to The Triple Door
Seattle Cabaret Festival 2023 returns to The Triple Door with a magnificent opening night showcase hosted by Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse.
Civil Rights Orgs Tell Congress: Reject Book Bans and Bigotry
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 229 national, state, and local civil and human rights and education organizations, called on Congress to support H.Res. 219, the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents.
The ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality Needs a Revamp – Here’s Why
As humans, we were conditioned to spot similarities and differences in others as a survival mechanism. How is that working for us?
Iowa Legislature Sends School Bathroom Policing Bill To Governor’s Desk
Thursday, the Iowa House advanced SF482, a school bathroom bill that forces transgender students to use restrooms that do not match their gender identities.
Billy Porter’s ‘Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume 1’ Begins in Seattle Apr 29
Grammy, Emmy and twice Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter has announced his next tour: Black Mona…
Advocates Respond to West Virginia’s Attack on Transgender Youth
Nearly 200 collegiate and professional women athletes – including Billie Jean King, Megan Rapinoe, and Candace Parker – joined in amicus briefs supporting trans youth participation in sports.