Why queer Democrat Emily Randall says she walked out of Trump’s presidential address
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall also wondered why JD Vance stood behind the president “palms up in the air as if trying to get a crowd to rise.”
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban—again
The judge stopped the administration from stripping funding from medical providers that provide medical care to transgender minors.
March 03 2025 12:36 PM
These blue states are making it easier for transgender people to update their documents
As Donald Trump forbids trans people from updating their gender markers at a federal level, Democratic states are making it easier for them to legally change their name and sex.
February 13 2025 12:09 PM
Olympia becomes Washington's first sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ people
The Olympia city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to declare the state capital a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community.
January 31 2025 12:33 PM
Queer Congresswoman Emily Randall opens office bathroom to everyone in defiance of anti-trans Capitol rules
“All are welcome to use our restroom regardless of gender identity or expression, political ideology, or shoe size,” U.S. Rep. Emily Randall said.
January 24 2025 2:01 PM
A small town's 'Pride Wall' was vandalized and taken down. They built it back even better
The Pride Wall has sent an accepting message to local residents in Duvall, Wash., even as some community members sought to permanently take down the wall.
December 31 2024 10:49 AM
A Washington city council cuts a pizza program for LGBTQ+ youth after concerns about turning kids transgender
The Ellensburg community raised more funds than the city had previously allocated to rescue the program that provided pizza and a safe space for LGBTQ+ teens.
December 10 2024 12:08 PM
Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs
What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.
November 11 2024 11:50 AM
Washington’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert, has history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights
The former congressman and sheriff consistently opposed protections for LGBTQ+ people.
October 18 2024 10:03 AM
Queer Democrat Emily Randall ‘excited’ about Washington congressional primary victory
Randall discussed her recent primary election victory in an interview with The Advocate.
August 12 2024 12:19 PM
Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win
She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.
August 08 2024 9:43 AM
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
August 06 2024 10:02 AM
Washington makes school curriculum more 'inclusive' by adding LGBTQ+ history
When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.
March 19 2024 12:45 PM
Washington set to create one-stop hate crimes hotline
An earlier version of the bill offering cash payments to victims was defeated last year.
March 09 2024 1:34 PM
Washington liquor board stops lewd conduct enforcement amid fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ community
Following widespread condemnation, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board halts its invasive inspection practices at LGBTQ+ bars, a move critics say is long overdue.
February 08 2024 12:35 PM
Outrage in Seattle after ‘raids’ of several gay bars citing ‘lewd conduct’ laws
The authorities deny that it was a raid, but bar owners, managers, and patrons are asking what else to call it.
January 30 2024 4:40 PM
Gay bagel shop owner gunned down while vacationing with husband in New Orleans
Jacob Carter was on his first vacation to the Crescent City with his husband. His killer is still at large.
January 09 2024 11:36 AM
Seattle Hospital Sues Texas AG Over Demand for Trans Care Info
The famously anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had demanded to know if Seattle Children's Hospital had provided gender-affirming care to any Texans.
December 22 2023 10:49 AM
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Conversion Therapy, Rejecting Washington Challenge
By refusing to hear a challenge to Washington’s law, the Supreme Court affirms the legality of state measures against conversion therapy, a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
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December 11 2023 12:52 PM
Middle-Schoolers Tell Moms for Liberty to Stop Bullying LGBTQ+ Youth
Middle school students in Seattle sent handmade cards to respond to the anti-LGBTQ+ group. But Moms for Liberty claims this shows the schools are "indoctrinating and weaponizing" students.
November 28 2023 4:06 PM