Oak Harbor police arrest man for violent social media threats against Anacortes Pride
Oak Harbor police arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday who made violent threats online against Anacortes Pride.
Oak Harbor police arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday who made violent threats online against Anacortes Pride.
Sit-in over anti-LGBTQ policy surpasses 300 hours at SPU
Sit-in at SPU over anti-LGBTQ policy surpasses 300 hours.
Sit-in at SPU over anti-LGBTQ policy surpasses 300 hours.
'My future was destroyed because of conversion therapy:' Survivor speaks out as ban is challenged
The Attorney General's Office appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals Tuesday to uphold Washington's law that bans conversion therapy.
The Attorney General's Office appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals Tuesday to uphold Washington's law that bans conversion therapy.
LGBTQ supporters rally against Marysville school board club policy proposal
The Marysville School Board heard more public comment Monday night about a controversial proposal to update policy requiring parental consent for students joining school clubs.
The Marysville School Board heard more public comment Monday night about a controversial proposal to update policy requiring parental consent for students joining school clubs.
Critics say proposed Marysville SD policy requiring parent consent for school clubs targets LGBT students
The American Civil Liberties of Washington told FOX 13 News it did not believe any other school district in the state requires anything similar. Plus, requiring parents’ permission – especially for gay student alliances – could endanger young people not ready to come out to parents.
The American Civil Liberties of Washington told FOX 13 News it did not believe any other school district in the state requires anything similar. Plus, requiring parents’ permission – especially for gay student alliances – could endanger young people not ready to come out to parents.
LGBTQ+ flag football league announces Seattle as the site for Gay Bowl XXIII 2023
On Monday, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) announced Seattle as the site for its annual tournament, Gay Bowl XXIII, to be hosted by the Cascade Flag Football Association (CFFA) in 2023.
On Monday, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) announced Seattle as the site for its annual tournament, Gay Bowl XXIII, to be hosted by the Cascade Flag Football Association (CFFA) in 2023.
Gospel Mission anti-LGBTQ hiring policy suit to be reviewed
More than two years after a King County Superior Court judge tossed out a bisexual lawyer’s lawsuit against Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission over its anti-LGBTQ hiring policy, the Washington Supreme Court has reversed the ruling and ordered the case back to the lower court.
More than two years after a King County Superior Court judge tossed out a bisexual lawyer’s lawsuit against Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission over its anti-LGBTQ hiring policy, the Washington Supreme Court has reversed the ruling and ordered the case back to the lower court.
Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.
Seattle LGBTQ community reflects on life of gay rights pioneer after landmark Supreme Court ruling
George Bakan gave everything he had fighting for gay rights. The 78-year old publisher of the Seattle Gay News died working at his desk on the paper one week ago.
George Bakan gave everything he had fighting for gay rights. The 78-year old publisher of the Seattle Gay News died working at his desk on the paper one week ago.
Supreme Court rules LGBT workers protected from job discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
Seattle dads hold mini Pride parade with their kids, neighbors
Two Seattle dads decided to have their own mini Pride parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing larger Pride events to go virtual.
Two Seattle dads decided to have their own mini Pride parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing larger Pride events to go virtual.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
In a move applauded by President Donald Trump’s conservative religious base, his administration on Friday finalized a rule that overturns Obama-era protections for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care.
In a move applauded by President Donald Trump’s conservative religious base, his administration on Friday finalized a rule that overturns Obama-era protections for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care.
Same-sex couple battles to get citizenship for both twin sons
A federal judge in California ruled Thursday that a twin son of a gay married couple has been an American citizen since birth, handing a defeat to the U.S. government, which had only granted the status to his brother.The State Department was wrong to deny citizenship to 2-year-old Ethan Dvash-Banks because U.S. law does not require a child to show a biological relationship with their parents if their parents were married at the time of their birth, District Judge John F.
A federal judge in California ruled Thursday that a twin son of a gay married couple has been an American citizen since birth, handing a defeat to the U.S. government, which had only granted the status to his brother.The State Department was wrong to deny citizenship to 2-year-old Ethan Dvash-Banks because U.S. law does not require a child to show a biological relationship with their parents if their parents were married at the time of their birth, District Judge John F.
Supreme Court will not hear Washington's anti-gay marriage florist case
The Supreme Court is ordering Washington courts to take a new look at the case of a florist who refused to provide services for the wedding of two men because of her religious objection to same-sex marriage.
The Supreme Court is ordering Washington courts to take a new look at the case of a florist who refused to provide services for the wedding of two men because of her religious objection to same-sex marriage.
Transgender community celebrates Day of Visibility
Cities around the world marked March 31st as the Day of Visibility, celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community.
Cities around the world marked March 31st as the Day of Visibility, celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community.
Seattle judge won't consider new transgender troop plan
A federal judge in Seattle says she won't immediately consider President Donald Trump's new policy banning transgender people from serving in the military.
A federal judge in Seattle says she won't immediately consider President Donald Trump's new policy banning transgender people from serving in the military.
Lawmakers in Olympia try again to outlaw gay conversion therapy on minors
The Washington state Legislature is taking up the issue of gay conversion therapy on minors. Those against the ban claim the controversial psychiatric treatment can convert a person’s sexual orientation.
The Washington state Legislature is taking up the issue of gay conversion therapy on minors. Those against the ban claim the controversial psychiatric treatment can convert a person’s sexual orientation.
Washington will allow gender 'X' option on birth certificates
Washington residents who want to change the sex designation on their birth certificates will soon have a third "X'' option.
Washington residents who want to change the sex designation on their birth certificates will soon have a third "X'' option.
Vashon Island High School opens all gender restrooms
Vashon Island High School will become one of the first public schools in the nation to convert a pair of traditional restrooms into an “all gender restroom.” The change will go into effect when students return from winter break next week.
Vashon Island High School will become one of the first public schools in the nation to convert a pair of traditional restrooms into an “all gender restroom.” The change will go into effect when students return from winter break next week.
Roller coaster ride continues for transgender Spanaway Army Captain who's still holding her breath
Despite today's block on President Trump's ban, the active and out, transgender JBLM soldier is still holding her breath.
Despite today's block on President Trump's ban, the active and out, transgender JBLM soldier is still holding her breath.