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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.”

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.

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.

Emily Randall poised to be first queer Latina in Congress after Washington primary win

She emerged victorious after Tuesday’s jungle primary in Washington.

Washington set to create one-stop hate crimes hotline

An earlier version of the bill offering cash payments to victims was defeated last year.

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.

Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban

The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.

Massive turnout at Democratic lawmakers’ town halls as Republicans hide from voters

The GOP struggles to defend the unpopular Trump administration’s policies.

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.

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.

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.

Queer Democrat Emily Randall ‘excited’ about Washington congressional primary victory

Randall discussed her recent primary election victory in an interview with The Advocate.

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.