Poetry Corner: If Grief Were the Sea
My writing has nowhere to go noweveryone thinks it’s theirs to takemaking complete thoughts these daysis overrated anywayI search my mind for us – it’s all a maze It’s likely…
New Report Reveals Barriers for Trans and Nonbinary Youth in Public Systems
The report reveals lack of protective policies, new harms, and little effort at preventing system involvement or meeting the needs of trans and nonbinary youth. National experts alongside a group…
Murray: Project 2025 Would Leave Kids ‘Hungry’ and ‘Devastate’ Schools
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a former preschool teacher and current senior member of the Senate Education Committee, joined her Senate colleagues at a press conference to speak about the…
Fenway Health: Project 2025 Poses a ‘Grave Threat’ to LGBTQ+ People
The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the dangers to equality and public health posed by the policies in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 Presidential Transition…
A Community Remembers Their Champion: Chef Tamara Murphy
Famed Seattle Chef Tamara Murphy died on August 10, 2024, with beloved family by her side. Murphy was 63 years old. “Tamara Murphy, a James Beard award recipient and leader…
Seattle Pride Seeks New Board Members
Seattle Pride, the organization behind the city’s renowned annual Pride events and year-round LGBTQIA+ advocacy, announced an open call for new board member applicants. As the organization continues to grow…
Court Strikes Down Last Disqualification to Military Service for Those Living with HIV
A U.S. District Court has struck down the last categorical disqualification preventing people living with HIV from joining the U.S. Armed Services. “Defendants’ policies prohibiting the accession of asymptomatic HIV-positive individuals…
FDA Initiates New Studies on Toxic Metals Released in Tampons
“For too long, women’s health has been overlooked and understudied—ever since I came to Congress, making sure that women’s health was a federal priority has been important to me. These are…
Female Skydivers to Honor Megan Rapinoe’s Jersey Retirement
The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team, an elite all-female group of skydivers, will fly into Lumen Field for the Seattle Reign vs. North Carolina Courage match on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.…
Seattle Kraken Launches ‘Common Thread’ Program with Diversity Theme Nights
The Seattle Kraken are proud to announce Kraken Common Thread, a new program dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within Kraken hockey and the local community. Kraken Common Thread is a…