Your guide to Pride in the Park Seattle
Pride Month kicks off on June 1, and this year, Seattle is celebrating a special milestone: 50 years of Pride parades in the Emerald City.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
Seattle Pride 2024: Parades, festivals, more
Pride Month kicks off on June 1, and this year, Seattle is celebrating a special milestone: 50 years of Pride parades in the Emerald City.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer, who accused a far-right blogger of defaming him by falsely claiming he exposed himself to children during a Pride event in June 2022, was recently awarded over $1.1 million.
Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe named as Seattle Pride Parade 2024 grand marshals
For the June 30 parade and celebrations, Seattle Pride announced on Monday that Seattle sports legends and power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe will serve as grand marshals for the annual parade.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
Capitol Hill Queer Pride Festival: Tegan and Sara, Santigold among star-studded lineup in 2024
The Capitol Hill Queer Pride Festival has unveiled its three-day lineup for this coming summer.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Police look for Pride crosswalk vandalism suspects in Kirkland
Kirkland police are looking for help to ID the people responsible for vandalizing the city's first pride crosswalk.
Lake Stevens mayor refuses to sign Pride proclamation
Lake Stevens leaders have reversed a two-year trend, June will no longer be recognized as Pride Month in the city.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US
The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
The Up Stairs Lounge fire: How a deadly attack on the gay community fueled lasting change
The Up Stairs Lounge arson killed 32 people in New Orleans - and fueled a movement that continues half a century later.
'I just want to show them love and support:' Burien man steps up to replace missing pride flags
After pride flags went missing on his street, a Burien man stepped up to show support for families who have been affected in his neighborhood.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.