WA: LGBTQIA+ Issues
Far-right candidates running in WA school board races
Extreme candidates are running for school boards across Washington state, and if they win, opponents warned they could threaten the safety of some …
After Legislative Session, WA Leads Nation in Protections for Abortion
Washington state lawmakers have passed some of the strongest protections for abortion access in the country. With another session in the books…
WA Bill Supports Trans Youth as Attacks Across US Increase
As legislation across the country targets transgender people, Washington state lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction. The Legislature …
Study: Gender-Affirming Care Decreases Depression for Trans Youth
Depression and thoughts of suicide are higher among transgender youth. But studies show that gender-affirming care improves their mental health…
WA Law Aims to Make Comm, Technical Colleges More Inclusive
SEATTLE -- Washington state community and technical college staff members are excited about a measure aimed at improving the success of students of co…
Bill Would Expand Health Care to Immigrant, Transgender Communities
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A coalition is urging Washington state to expand health care. The Reproductive Health Access for All Act would help two communities …
Without Census Recognition, LGBT Pay Gap, Inequalities Go Unnoticed
SEATTLE — The U.S. Census provides important information on communities, but it won't be counting the number of LGBTQ people in 2020 - and …
Despite SCOTUS Decision, LGBT Rights Still Protected in Wash.
SEATTLE - After siding with a Colorado bakery that refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple this week, the U.S. Supreme Court will look at a …
NW Lender Provides Support to Overlooked Small Biz
SEATTLE – For people dreaming of opening a small business, finding funds can be a problem. Often, large financial institutions won't hand out …
Lawsuit Targets Trump Over Transgender Military Ban
SEATTLE – Two lawsuits were filed against President Trump on Monday over his ban on transgender people in the military. The first lawsuit was …
Petitioners Gather Signatures for Wash. Version of 'Bathroom Bill'
SEATTLE -- Petitioners have one more day to collect signatures for an initiative that would allow people to use only bathrooms designated for the gend…
Mamas Day: An Alternative for Moms Outside the Mainstream
REDMOND, Wash. – In recent years, groups that represent marginalized communities have given Mother's Day a makeover. "Mamas Day" was started in …
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