Yesterday, Seattle City Council listened to over 100 public comments made by those both in favor (and against) two bills: a budget amendment to set aside $300K of funding for the Trans refugee crisis, and a ban on "junk" rental fees. Read the full story at sgn.org 🏳️‍⚧️ 🗞️

I spend a lot of time thinking about collective liberation, as I imagine many of us do as community advocates, organizers, and leaders here in Seattle. We talk about collective and Trans liberation all the time. It’s in our mission statements... Read the full op-ed at sgn.org 🏳️‍⚧️🗞️

In an unanimous vote, Seattle City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 11 approved a budget amendment that will see $300,000 worth of city funding put towards local LGBTQIA+ organizations to address the influx of Trans and gender diverse refugees coming to the city. Read the full article at sgn.org 🏳️‍⚧️ 🗞️

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Today at King County Council, a motion put forward by councilmember Teresa Mosqueda was approved by an unanimous vote of 9-0 that strongly demands the end of current U.S Border Patrol and ICE deployments. #seattle #citycouncil #ICE #politics

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Today at the King County Council, a motion put forward by councilmember Teresa Mosqueda was approved by an unanimous vote of 9-0 that strongly demands the end of current U.S Border Patrol and ICE deployments. #seattle #citycouncil #ICE #politics

The SGN Editorial Board has finally deliberated: these are our choices for the upcoming August 5 primary! Thank you to all the candidates that came to interview with us over these past few weeks. You can read our justifications these exceptional candidates right now on our website at www.sgn.org!

Happy National Teacher’s Day to all our educators in Washington and beyond who fight for the queer youth in their classrooms. Many of us wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you! #NationalTeachersDay

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week to all our lesbians! This week, we celebrate our lesbian folks who have played a significant role in LGBTQ+ rights through the years. We wouldn't be where we are as a community without the "L" in LGBTQ+.

🌙 Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate!🌙 Eid-al-Fitr is one of the two holidays Muslims celebrate around the world. This holiday comes after Ramadan, a month during which Muslims spend fasting and dedicating their time to prayer, reflection, charity, and community.

Ramadan Mubarak to those who celebrate! Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims who observe it will fast from dawn to dusk to achieve greater "taqwa," or consciousness of God. The month of Ramadan is also a time of prayer, reflection, and community.

Alvin Ailey was a groundbreaking Black gay choreographer who popularized Black American dance. Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, celebrating African American cultural heritage through iconic works like "Revelations."

James Baldwin was a renowned novelist, essayist, and civil rights activist who explored Black and Queer identities in works like "Giovanni's Room" and "The Fire Next Time," challenging societal norms around race, sexuality, and justice.

Phill Wilson is a Black HIV/AIDS activist who founded the Black AIDS Institute in 1999 to combat the epidemic's disproportionate impact on Black communities, having merged health advocacy with LGBTQIA+ justice.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a Black Transgender elder and a Stonewall veteran who has spent decades advocating for Trans rights, with a focus on incarcerated Trans women and grassroots community support.

Barbara Jordan was the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate and a Lesbian who limited her sexual orientation to private settings due to homophobic attacks. Jordan was a trailblazing civil rights leader and a key figure in the 1974 Nixon impeachment hearings.

Audre Lorde was a self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warriro, poet," whose writings like "Sister Outsider" confronted racism, sexism, and homophobia, which cemented her as a foundational voice in intersectional feminism.

Bayard Rustin was an openly Gay civil rights leader and chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Rustin mentored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and championed nonviolent resistance while navigating anti-LGBTQIA+ stigma.

This Black History Month we honor Marsha P. Johnson, a Black Transgender activist and pivotal figure in the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Johnson co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), advocating for LGBTQ+ homeless youth and marginalized communities.

💘The Valentine's Day protest outside of Seattle Children’s was abundant with Queer joy and celebration🏳️‍⚧️ Article dropping tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy some sneak peeks✨

Attorney General Nick Brown holding a press conference after the judge passed the temporary restraining order! Photos by Hannah Saunders

In WA v Trump hearing the Judge issued a Temporary Protection Order- a win for the Trans community! 🏳️‍⚧️ Photos by Hannah Saunders taken outside the hearing today.

🏳️‍⚧️Seattle is turning out to support Trans youth who need gender-affirmation surgeries🏳️‍⚧️ Another protest is taking place tomorrow outside Seattle Children's from 4-5. Click the link below for more information. Photos by Emory Liu