Patti Hearn Named Seattle Pride Executive Director
Longtime education leader Patti Hearn has been named as the new executive director of Seattle Pride – the LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization which…
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Senator Patty Murray Vows to Fight Far-Right on LGBTQ Bans
Murray to GOP: “If you continue down this dangerous path—bullying kids, erasing LGBTQ people, and demonizing them with dangerous rhetoric—I…
Virtual Pride Flag Created to Combat Bans in 40 Cities
The Gilbert Baker Foundation – which honors the legacy of the creator of the original Rainbow Pride Flag – announces the launch…
Biden to LGBTQ Americans: ‘You Are Loved’
President Joe Biden harnessed the power of the White House press podium on Thursday to address – and provide comfort…
That Time I Turned 40 and Wrote a Novel
As I get older, my inner circle gets smaller. I’m not sure how to feel about that except to welcome…
Record number of movies by female and nonbinary filmmakers premiere at SIFF
SIFF closed out its 49th Seattle International Film Festival Sunday, announcing the winners of the 2023 Golden Space Needle Audience and Juried Competition Awards.
SIX Saunters Into The Paramount Ready to Take Heads – Um, Names
Performances of SIX begin in Seattle on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:30pm with a Thursday, July 13, 2023 1pm matinee followed by an evening performance.
Staying Local: Paul Allen’s Cinerama Theatre Acquired by SIFF
Pursuant to Allen’s wishes, the Seattle Cinerama Theater was earmarked to be sold with all estate proceeds dedicated to philanthropy.
Pride and Less Prejudice to Host Panel on Queer Visibility in Media
Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, and Alexandra Billings will participate in a virtual panel on queer visibility and authorship in the media.
Hate Crimes Increase During Elections: Report
Each of the last four presidential election periods have shown an unmistakable pattern: Hate crimes increase during elections.