Pride Month: Award winning author builds bridges through words
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate identity, history and progress made within the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a time to look at the bridges being built to void division. Motivational speaker and award winning author Meagan O'Nan joins FOX 13 Seattle's Sabirah Rayford to speak on how building connections doesn't always mean seeing eye to eye.
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate identity, history and progress made within the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a time to look at the bridges being built to void division. Motivational speaker and award winning author Meagan O'Nan joins FOX 13 Seattle's Sabirah Rayford to speak on how building connections doesn't always mean seeing eye to eye.
Seattle World Cup 'Pride Match' sparks Iran, Egypt backlash
Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.
Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
FIFA World Cup billboards in Seattle spark sexual health conversations
As thousands of soccer fans arrive in Seattle for the World Cup and Pride celebrations, a global nonprofit organization is using the chance to jumpstart a public conversation about sexual health.
As thousands of soccer fans arrive in Seattle for the World Cup and Pride celebrations, a global nonprofit organization is using the chance to jumpstart a public conversation about sexual health.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Seattle Pride 2026: Your ultimate guide to festivals, celebrations, parade
Seattle has one of the most visible and historic LGBTQIA+ cultures in the country and hosts one of the largest Pride celebrations.
Seattle has one of the most visible and historic LGBTQIA+ cultures in the country and hosts one of the largest Pride celebrations.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Seattle LGBTQ Commission requests state of emergency
City leaders are facing growing calls to expand resources as members of the transgender and queer communities relocate to Seattle from other states.
City leaders are facing growing calls to expand resources as members of the transgender and queer communities relocate to Seattle from other states.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
'Made a mistake:' Philz Coffee backtracks, will now keep Pride flags up
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
Supreme Court order against California law allows schools to out transgender students to parents
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
Seattle's Queer/Pride Festival announces 2026 lineup
Seattle’s Queer/Pride Festival has officially announced its 2026 lineup, bringing a dynamic slate of performers to the Capitol Hill neighborhood this summer.
Seattle’s Queer/Pride Festival has officially announced its 2026 lineup, bringing a dynamic slate of performers to the Capitol Hill neighborhood this summer.
Funding fight: WA advocates push to protect abortion access, transgender care in Olympia
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
Seattle LGBTQ bookstore frustrated after holiday delivery debacle
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.



















