# Stonewall News Northwest
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## Pages
- [About Stonewall News Northwest](https://www.stonewallnews.net/about.md) - Founded in 1992 as the Inland Pacific Northwest's flagship LGBTQ+ newspaper, Stonewall News Northwest was relaunched across the Pacific Northwest in 2025 through its website, www.stonewallnews.net. In 2026, Stonewall News Northwest also debuted Stonewall Directory at www.stonewalldirectory.net. Thi…
- [Advertising with Stonewall News Northwest](https://www.stonewallnews.net/advertising-with-stonewall-news-northwest.md) - Our Audience With over $1.7 trillion in spending power, at both the B2B and B2C levels, LGBTQ+ Americans cement themselves as the 10th largest economy in the world.* Let’s add some perspective to that statement: this makes the LGBTQ American economy bigger than those of Australia, Canada, and South…
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- [LGBTQ+ Pacific Northwest Online Publication Archive](https://www.stonewallnews.net/pdf-issues.md) - With over 35,000 pages across thousands of issues from Seattle to Portland and Spokane going back to 1971, welcome to the Pacific Northwest's largest online high-resolution color LGBTQ+ publication archive. This archive is comprised of newer issues published in PDF and older paper issues scanned to…
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## Posts
- [The Cat in the Hat: Purr-fectly Fun](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-cat-in-the-hat-purr-fectly-fun.md) - Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat has charmed generations, and this new animated take turns the classic story into a bright, energetic, laugh-out-loud adventure. It may not be perfect, but it’s undeniably fun, and if my screening crowd is any indication, kids are going to love it. Sebastian and Gabby…
- [Wenatchee Interfaith Leaders Counter Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests with Dance Parties](https://www.stonewallnews.net/wenatchee-interfaith-leaders-counter-anti-lgbtq-protests-with-dance-parties.md) - Wenatchee’s interfaith “rainbow response team” counters anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at churches and Pride events with music and dancing, aiming to defuse tension through nonviolence. This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted enti…
- [YouGov Poll: Voters Trust Democrats On Trans Rights Issues By 29 Points](https://www.stonewallnews.net/yougov-poll-voters-trust-democrats-on-trans-rights-issues-by-29-points.md) - “Republicans are betting big on their anti-trans obsession, and it’s not paying off.” U.S. voters think Democrats, not Republicans, are best equipped to “handle transgender rights,” according to the latest polling from YouGov and The Economist.
- [Looking Back at Pacific Northwest Queer History in November](https://www.stonewallnews.net/looking-back-at-pacific-northwest-queer-history-in-november.md) - Take a stroll through Pacific Northwest Queer history in these November issues from Spokane, Portland, and Seattle.
- [November Diversions Word Search - Paula Poundstone](https://www.stonewallnews.net/november-diversions-word-search-paula-poundstone.md) - Download this puzzle: SNN-PaulaPoundstoneSNN-PaulaPoundstone.jpg212 KBdownload-circle Answer key to this puzzle: SNN-PaulaPoundstone-AnswerSNN-PaulaPoundstone-Answer.jpg385 KBdownload-circle The history of LGBTQ+ people can be hard to find, usually never taught or even mentioned in schools. Even wi…
- [Sacred & Proud: My Pocket is Full of Marbles](https://www.stonewallnews.net/sacred-proud.md) - I’d forgotten how to play. I didn’t notice it until I had a kid. It’s not like one day I just packed up my board games or locked my toys away. Play just slipped out of my life gradually, and I was too busy to miss it. Play used to be my whole world. I grew up as an only child. With no siblings to b…
- [Stonewall November Issue Is Here!](https://www.stonewallnews.net/stonewall-november-issue-is-here.md) - The November issue features our interview with Vancouver, WA Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, artist Ross Collado, a look back at PNW Queer history, Trans election night guide, articles, opinion pieces, interviews, film & book reviews, and Stonewall's humorous and insightful columnists.
- [Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s Path to the Vancouver’s Mayor’s Office](https://www.stonewallnews.net/anne-mcenerny-ogles-path-to-the-vancouvers-mayors-office.md) - Anne McEnerny-Ogle has spent more than four decades in public life in Vancouver, Washington, serving as a middle school teacher, neighborhood association chair, city councilor, and mayor. Her community involvement includes volunteering with the Vancouver Police Department’s Neighbors on Watch progr…
- [Op-Ed: Protecting Girls’ Sports Starts with Protecting Girls](https://www.stonewallnews.net/op-ed-protecting-girls-sports-starts-with-protecting-girls.md) - A few weeks ago, I was out to breakfast with someone close to me. Our politics don’t tend to align, but over the years we have maintained a respectful relationship with enough space to discuss the state of the world. This time, the conversation turned to MAGA mega-donor Brian Heywood’s Initiative 6…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, October 28, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-october-28-2026.md) - This week: Lula wins in Brazil, the Supreme Court and trans prisoners, New Zealand’s puberty-blocker ruling, Senegal meets the Youth Olympics, fake trans mailers in Texas, Mark Dybul’s return to the Global Fund, Glee and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his…
- [Trans Election Night Guide: The Biggest Elections To Watch For Trans People In 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/trans-election-night-guide-the-biggest-elections-to-watch-for-trans-people-in-2026.md) - This article published by Erin In The Morning, a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Election night is coming, and the results on Nov. 3 could be enormously consequential for transgender people across the United States. As the federal government has become openly hostile t…
- [Oregon Rep. Cyrus Javadi on Health Care, Affordability, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Life After the GOP](https://www.stonewallnews.net/or-rep-cyrus-javadi-on-health-care-affordability-lgbtq-rights-and-life-after-the-gop.md) - When we profiled Oregon Rep. Cyrus Javadi last October, he had recently left the Republican Party and joined the Democrats. A year later, he is running for reelection as a Democrat. Javadi won the Democratic nomination for House District 32 in May without an opponent. He will face Republican Max Sh…
- [Charlie’s Queer Books Expands in Seattle](https://www.stonewallnews.net/charlies-queer-books-in-seattle-in-expanding.md) - Charlie's Queer Books in Seattle, Wash., will open a new, larger location in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood this fall, KIRO7 reported. Store owners Charlie Hunts and Madeline Burchard told the Stranger the new store will occupy a two-story space on E. Pike St. and include a cafe and wine bar a…
- [La Bola Negra: Love, History, and Exclusion](https://www.stonewallnews.net/la-bola-negra-love-history-and-exclusion.md) - While on vacation in New York City, I was lucky enough to catch a screening of La Bola Negra at the Paris Theater. Beyond the great film, the evening was special because Glenn Close was there to introduce it. It was an experience I’ll never forget. The film’s plot spans three time periods, and I’ll…
- [From the Hobbit House: Have Yourself a Very Gay Halloween… You Need It](https://www.stonewallnews.net/have-yourself-a-very-gay-halloween-you-need-it.md) - Halloween is the gayest holiday. I realize this is a bold statement from a man who celebrates Christmas by erecting an 18ft tree in his home each year and covering it in a light show choreographed to “Santa Baby”. But let’s consider the evidence. Halloween offers costumes, dramatic entrances, elabo…
- [WA State Legislative District County Candidates Questionnaire](https://www.stonewallnews.net/political-candidate-survey-overview.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Out on the Ranch: Sweeping into Autumn](https://www.stonewallnews.net/out-on-the-ranch-sweeping-into-autumn.md) - There is a point at the end of summer when the ranch begins to change its habits, and we find ourselves changing along with it. The garden’s abundance gives way to the harvest, gourds begin arriving at the house, and the long days of summer surrender to cooler mornings and earlier evenings. We begi…
- [Stonewall October Issue Is Here!](https://www.stonewallnews.net/stonewall-october-issue-is-here.md) - The October issue is 32 pages packed with a look back at PNW Queer history, local & regional political coverage, articles, opinion pieces, interviews, film & book reviews, Stonewall's humorous and insightful columnists, Spokane's Hobbit House, and more!
- [“For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Inequality” by Bryant Simon](https://www.stonewallnews.net/for-customers-only-public-bathrooms-and-the-making-of-american-inequality-by-bryant-simon.md) - Public toilets determine who gets everyday dignity, freedom of movement, and civic belonging—and who doesn’t.
- [Clarklewis Restaurant Donates Brunch Revenue to SPLC, Issues Statement Rejecting White Nationalism](https://www.stonewallnews.net/clarklewis-reatuarnat-donates-brunch-revenue-to-splc-issues-statement-rejecting-white-nationalism.md) - The owners of the longtime Portland restaurant say they were blindsided and donated the event’s proceeds to the SPLC, but demonstrators challenge how staff responded once alerted.
- [John Malkovich Gives the Performance of the Year in Wild Horse Nine](https://www.stonewallnews.net/john-malkovich-gives-the-performance-of-the-year-in-wild-horse-nine.md) - I attended an advance screening of Wild Horse Nine after seeing only the trailer and expecting a quirky comedy. I had no idea how deeply the film would resonate with me. It made me laugh, then evoked compassion and, ultimately, heartache. Martin McDonagh’s latest blends genres in a way that defies…
- [The Social Reckoning: A True Story That Hits Hard](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-social-reckoning-a-true-story-that-hits-hard.md) - Sixteen years after winning an Oscar for writing The Social Network, Sorkin returns as writer and director with The Social Reckoning. The earlier film was about how the company was built. This one is about what the company became and what it chose to hide. The story follows Frances Haugen, played b…
- [Verity: A Star-Studded Thriller That Plays It Too Safe](https://www.stonewallnews.net/verity-a-star-studded-thriller-that-plays-it-too-safe.md) - I was counting down the days until Verity hit theaters. A twisty Colleen Hoover thriller starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett sounded like a sure thing. When I finally saw it, though, I walked out with mixed feelings — and it took me a while to figure out why. At first, I could…
- [The Emotional Canvas of Ross Collado](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-emotional-canvas-of-ross-collado.md) - In an age in which authenticity can be hard to find, Ross Collado stands out for his honest and soulful approach to art. Born and raised in the Philippines and now living in Seattle, Collado creates paintings that explore solitude, emotion, and the delicate balance between beauty and chaos. His wor…
- [Gov. Tina Kotek, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Oregon’s 2026 Election](https://www.stonewallnews.net/gov-tina-kotek-lgbtq-rights-and-oregons-2026-election.md) - When Tina Kotek was sworn in as Oregon’s 39th governor in January 2023, she made history as one of the first openly Gay governors elected in the United States. This historic milestone was a significant step forward for the LGBTQ+ community, and a symbol of meaningful progress.
- [October Diversions Word Search - The Cowgays](https://www.stonewallnews.net/october-diversions-word-search-the-cowgays.md) - Download this puzzle: SNN-TheCowgaysSNN-TheCowgays.pdf2 MBdownload-circle Answer key to this puzzle: DVWS-TheCowgays-AnswerDVWS-TheCowgays-Answer.pdf625 KBdownload-circle The history of LGBTQ+ people can be hard to find, usually never taught or even mentioned in schools. Even with the increase of q…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, September 30, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-september-30-2026.md) - This week: Erdoğan at the UN, Dutch teenagers cool on gay classmates, Pope Leo in France, Ana Brnabić: first lesbian head of state, volleyball player comes out, Artificial and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. This week, the news that str…
- [Washington’s I-001 & I-638: Voter Initiatives Concerning Trans People in Sports, Parental Rights Head to November Ballot](https://www.stonewallnews.net/washingtons-i-001-i-638-voter-initiatives-concerning-trans-people-in-sports-parental-rights-head-to-november-ballot.md) - Two initiatives on November’s ballot could restrict Trans people’s participation in K-12 sports and out Queer kids in public schools to their parents. The initiatives were sponsored by the political action committee Let’s Go Washington, which is funded by Redmond hedge-fund manager Brian Heywood, w…
- [Looking Back at Pacific Northwest Queer History in October](https://www.stonewallnews.net/looking-back-at-queer-pacific-northwest-history-in-october.md) - Take a stroll through Pacific Northwest Queer history in these October issues from Spokane, Portland, and Seattle.
- [The Magic of Spokane’s Hobbit House](https://www.stonewallnews.net/ryan-and-robert-artists-interview-hobbit-house-by.md) - Somewhere in Spokane, there’s a Hobbit House. Tucked inside a residential neighborhood, it’s anything but ordinary. A tiny round door, whimsical landscaping, and layers of handmade details have transformed an otherwise unassuming front yard into something that feels pulled from another world. For R…
- [Four Elections to Follow in Washington and Oregon](https://www.stonewallnews.net/four-elections-to-follow-in-washington-and-oregon.md) - With the leaves starting to yellow, it means election season is upon us once again. Democrats are vying to retake the US House after losing it in 2022 and the presidency and Senate in 2024. Here are some races near you to follow this cycle: Washington’s 3rd Congressional District: Marie Gluesenkamp…
- [Heart of the Beast: A Tale of Survival and Loyalty](https://www.stonewallnews.net/heart-of-the-beast-a-tale-of-survival-and-loyalty.md) - Heart of the Beast centers on James Belmont, played by Brad Pitt, a retired Special Forces operative who has sought solitude in the Alaskan wilderness after decades of service. The film's opening is deliberately slow, depicting Belmont's quiet life — fishing, setting up camp, sharing moments with a…
- [A Christian Case Against Washington’s I-001 and I-638](https://www.stonewallnews.net/a-christian-case-against-washingtons-i-001-and-i-638.md) - Two initiatives on Washington’s November ballot target transgender residents. A Christian writer says Scripture’s call to love our neighbors, and the belief that every person bears God’s image, will guide her vote.
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, September 23, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-september-23-2026.md) - This week: UNGA shenanigans, Türk’s warning, Turkey’s crackdown widens, Hungary unwinds Orbán, Fiji’s HIV emergency, NYU Langone and UPMC fold, Grindr vs. MISTR at CGI This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. UN High-Level Week is in full swing in NYC, and…
- [Practical Magic 2: A Return to the Owens Family](https://www.stonewallnews.net/practical-magic-2-a-return-to-the-owens-family.md) - Practical Magic 2 returns viewers to the Owens family, where being a witch is less about superpowers and more about an inheritance they cannot escape. Sally and Gillian are back in the old house, older now, carrying forward everything that the first film set in motion. The story begins when the qui…
- [Josh Silver’s “Fruit Fly” Hits Hard](https://www.stonewallnews.net/josh-silvers-fruit-fly-hits-hard.md) - FRUIT FLY JOSH SILVER ©️2026 Crooked Lane Books 384 PAGES Fruit Fly is Josh Silver's debut adult novel, and it's one of the most gripping and unsettling books I have read in years. This is not a cozy read. It is bold, dark, and unafraid to explore difficult themes. The book centers on Mallory Maddo…
- [Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s Largest Online High-Resolution Color LGBTQ+ Publication Archive](https://www.stonewallnews.net/welcome-to-the-pacific-northwests-largest-online-high-resolution-color-lgbtq-publication-archive.md) - Including Stonewall News Northwest, SGN/Seattle Gay News, Just Out and more, the Stonewall Archive spans over 35,000 pages across thousands of issues from Seattle to Portland and Spokane dating back to 1971. Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s largest online high-resolution color LGBTQ+ publication…
- [Out on the Ranch: The Magic in the Rock Bowl](https://www.stonewallnews.net/out-on-the-ranch-the-magic-in-the-rock-bowl.md) - "Look what I found!” It is a common experience at the ranch for a young child to arrive at our reception desk with a rock in their hand, proudly presenting their discovery as though they have uncovered something of extraordinary importance. Sometimes it is a smooth jade, sometimes it’s sparkly, som…
- [Older and Out: Understanding Oregon's Aging LGBTQ+ Population](https://www.stonewallnews.net/older-and-out-understanding-oregons-aging-lgbtq-population.md) - I want to let you in on a little secret: I’m getting older. So are all of you. Minute by minute, time marches on, and all we can do is try to keep up to the best of our abilities. Getting old isn’t easy, and we often don’t get to choose how and when circumstances lead us to directly address the har…
- [Tacoma's Safety Net Clinic: A Place to Turn When Gender-Affirming Care Is Hard to Find](https://www.stonewallnews.net/tacomas-safety-net-clinic-a-place-to-turn-when-gender-affirming-care-is-hard-to-find.md) - The description of gender-affirming care is “an individualized spectrum of social, psychological, and medical services that support people in aligning their physical expression of identity with their internal sense of gender.” Washington state law protects access to gender-affirming care for both y…
- [“The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay: Essays” by Eliot Glazer](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-gay-essays-by-eliot-glazer.md) - You try, and you try. Once, twice, you go back at that thorny issue, the dream you have, the punchline that’s not hitting quite right. Sometimes, time is all you need to make it better, or a new approach, or a second look. And then there are days when you actually get things right, as in The Terrib…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, September 9, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-september-9-2026.md) - This week: Ecuador restricts adoption by LGBTQ+ parents, UN shenanigans, the ABA and DEI, lessons from “ex-gay” changes of heart, a “lesbian picnic,” Chris Pappas, Alice Weidel, and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. Welcome back. I hope y…
- [The Dogs of Venice: Steven Rowley’s Novella of Starting Over](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-dogs-of-venice-steven-rowleys-novella-of-starting-over.md) - DOGS OF VENICE STEVEN ROWLEY ©️2025 G.P. Putnam’s Sons 80 PAGES This book might be short, but it's packed with heart. I picked it up on a quiet afternoon and finished it before dinner — and honestly, I wasn't expecting it to stick with me the way it did. In The Dogs of Venice, Paul finds himself al…
- [Sacred & Proud: Rejection Cuts Deep. Here's Why I'm Learning It's Not About My Worth](https://www.stonewallnews.net/sacred-proud-rejection-cuts-deep-heres-why-im-learning-its-not-about-my-worth.md) - Rejection cuts straight to my bones. Perhaps because it's a demon I've been fighting for decades. So when a letter arrived in the mail a few days ago discouraging me from submitting a full grant proposal to a major funder in the religion news space — the reason being that we fall into "a very compe…
- [Rising Star in Journalism: Lucy Stutesman Earns Her Place in The New York Times Corps Talent-Mentorship Program](https://www.stonewallnews.net/rising-star-in-journalism-lucy-stutesman-earns-the-new-york-times-corps-talent-mentorship-program.md) - Journalist Lucy Stutesman of Washington State University has earned her place in The New York Times Corps talent-mentorship program. Twenty-one college students are selected from across the country to participate. The program began in 2022 and is designed for undergraduates who are pursuing journal…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, September 2, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-august-26-2026-2.md) - This week: Transgender Americans migration, Grindr’s price point, The Disappearers, La Bola Negra, John Galliano, Milo Yiannopoulos, Burning Man, UNGA and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. Well, my friends. This is it. C’est la rentrée—ex…
- [Thoughts from the Hobbit House: How Do You Break Up with a Friend?](https://www.stonewallnews.net/how-do-you-break-up-with-a-friend.md) - Apparently, there’s no “Friendship Divorce Court”- and I have questions. After my recent article about how to make a new friend- spoiler alert: invite them over to play Legos - almost a dozen people asked me to write about the opposite: How do you break up with a friend? Frankly, I’m not sure I’m t…
- [Clark County - Political Candidate Responses](https://www.stonewallnews.net/clark-county-political-candidate-responses.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Spokane County - Political Candidate Responses](https://www.stonewallnews.net/spokane-county-political-candidate-responses.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Chelan County - Political Candidate Responses](https://www.stonewallnews.net/chelan-county-political-candidate-responses.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Walla Walla County - Political Candidate Responses](https://www.stonewallnews.net/chelan-county-political-candidate-responses-2.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Grays Harbor County - Political Candidate Responses](https://www.stonewallnews.net/grays-harbor-county-political-candidate-responses.md) - Stonewall News Northwest reached out to 68 candidates in 30 state legislative district races in 5 Washington State counties. We posed six questions gauging their positions on equality, inclusivity, instilling civility in discourse and bridging community divides. Many candidates shied away from thes…
- [Rachael Sage Brings “Under My Canopy” to the Pacific Northwest](https://www.stonewallnews.net/rachael-sage-brings-under-my-canopy-to-the-pacific-northwest.md) - Few independent artists have built a career as varied, consistent, and emotionally candid as Rachael Sage. The New York City–based singer-songwriter has spent years crafting music that blends intimacy with conviction, earning a devoted audience with songs that are at once vulnerable, resilient, and…
- [Circus Animals Roar to Life as a Novel](https://www.stonewallnews.net/circus-animals-roar-to-life-as-a-novel.md) - Frank Gaimari, a Seattle-based writer, has made a striking debut in the literary scene with his novel, Circus Animals. The book is a heartfelt and imaginative tale that blends adventure, emotion, and social commentary. Set against the vibrant, mysterious backdrop of New Orleans, the story follows a…
- [Terminator 2 Returns for Its 35th Anniversary](https://www.stonewallnews.net/terminator-2-returns-for-its-35th-anniversary.md) - I’ve watched Terminator 2: Judgment Day more times than I can count, but always on a small screen at home. Tonight, everything changed. I finally experienced it the way it was meant to be seen — huge, loud, and larger than life. There’s this endless debate among fans about which film is better: the…
- [Stonewall September Issue Is Here!](https://www.stonewallnews.net/stonewall-september-issue-is-here.md) - Open this online issue or visit all of the issues. The PDF in press-quality individual pages can also be downloaded for viewing and printed to 11x17 paper.
- [Portland Artist Jake Breiter: Where Whimsy Meets Wild](https://www.stonewallnews.net/portland-artist-jake-breiter-where-whimsy-meets-wild.md) - For Jake Breiter, an apple is never just an apple. It might be the snack in a child’s lunchbox, a bright red shape on a classroom worksheet, or the fruit from a favorite children’s book. But it can also represent temptation, sin, and the complications that come with growing older. That tension betw…
- [Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map: July 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/anti-trans-national-legal-risk-assessment-map-july-2026.md) - Idaho becomes the latest "Do Not Travel" state for transgender people, raising the number of states transgender people should not travel through to 4. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Short summary of updates: The legislative season of 2026 in s…
- [Nearly 1/3 Of Young Adults Identify As LGBTQ+ According To New Report](https://www.stonewallnews.net/nearly-1-3-of-young-adults-identify-as-lgbtq-according-to-new-report.md) - The queerest states are Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Alaska, and California. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. On Aug. 20, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation published an analysis of 2.45 million responses to the Census Bureau's Household Puls…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, August 26, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-august-26-2026.md) - This week: Farewell, Dolly; Canada’s national LGBTQ+ monument; Attitude gets personal with PM Rob Jetten; Ghana’s Anglican Church on anti-gay bill; the Log Cabin Republicans; Coward; and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. In the United Sta…
- [After Woodstock: A Bold, Heartfelt Queer Journey You Won't Forget](https://www.stonewallnews.net/after-woodstock-a-bold-heartfelt-queer-journey-you-wont-forget.md) - Some books you read. Others you live inside for a while. Elliot Tiber’s After Woodstock: The True Story of a Belgian Movie, an Israeli Wedding, and a Manhattan Breakdown falls into the latter category. If you loved Taking Woodstock, you already know Tiber has a talent for spinning a compelling stor…
- [Tim Curry, Star of Rocky Horror and More, Dead at 80](https://www.stonewallnews.net/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-more-dead-at-80.md) - The world of entertainment is mourning today. Tim Curry, the legendary actor known for his bold performances and unforgettable characters, has passed away at the age of 80. Over his long career, Curry brought a unique mix of menace, humor, and heart to every role, from the seductive Dr. Frank-N-Fur…
- [Dolly Parton: A Legend Who Loved Us](https://www.stonewallnews.net/dolly-parton-a-legend-who-loved-us.md) - It is with heavy hearts that we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026. Her loss leaves a void in the world of music. Dolly could never be confined. With her sparkling smile, extraordinary talent, and open heart, she was more than an entertainer — she was a symbol of love, accept…
- [The Log Cabin Republicans Choose to Break the Family](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-log-cabin-republicans-choose-to-break-the-family.md) - It might not be a great loss for transgender people. But it is a reminder that courage, solidarity, and moral clarity are in increasingly short supply — in ways that echo darker moments in history. This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. The news this wee…
- [“Finding Renée Richards: The Ground-Breaking Story of Tennis’s Trans Pioneer” by Julie Kliegman](https://www.stonewallnews.net/finding-renee-richards-the-ground-breaking-story-of-tenniss-trans-pioneer-by-julie-kliegman.md) - Come on in, the water’s fine. Wade into it up to your ankles, your calves, your waist, you’ll be okay. You’ll adjust to the waves that swirl around you so come on, dive in, it’s all good. As in the new book Finding Renée Richards by Julie Kliegman, that goes for swimming, and for controversy. Assig…
- [This Information Belongs to Us](https://www.stonewallnews.net/this-information-belongs-to-us.md) - Queer history is not background. It is infrastructure. It is how communities survive erasure, recognize themselves, and pass forward the knowledge required to live openly and fully. When queer media disappears, it is not just stories that are lost—it is strategy, memory, and proof of possibility. T…
- [Mutiny: A Must-See Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller](https://www.stonewallnews.net/mutiny-a-must-see-edge-of-your-seat-thriller.md) - I walked into the advance screening of Mutiny expecting a strong action film. What I experienced was something entirely different — 95 minutes of raw, breathless, unrelenting cinema that had me white-knuckling my armrest from start to finish. The film hits the ground running and never lets you catc…
- [Inside the Lonely World of MAGA Gay Men](https://www.stonewallnews.net/inside-the-lonely-world-of-maga-gay-men.md) - In a time when gay rights are under attack in the U.S., a minority of gay American men are still staunch Trump supporters. Why? This article published by Uncloseted Media. Consider supporting their important work at https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/ When Evan decided it was time to tell his boyfrien…
- [Fearless and United: Update Letter from Matthew Danielson, Spokane Pride Executive Director](https://www.stonewallnews.net/fearless-and-united-update-letter-from-matthew-danielson-spokane-pride-executive-director.md) - Starting August 1, 2026, a complex of fast-moving wildfires—including the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires—devastated the edges of Spokane, Washington. The wind-driven blazes scorched over 10,500 acres, destroyed at least 900 homes and structures, and forced roughly 65,000 residents to e…
- [Jake Shears to Star in Broadway’s Rocky Horror](https://www.stonewallnews.net/jake-shears-to-star-in-broadways-rocky-horror.md) - This September, Grammy-winning musician and Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears steps into one of theater's most electrifying roles, taking on Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Broadway's current revival of The Rocky Horror Show. Jake Shears first rose to global recognition as the frontman of Scissor Sisters,…
- [Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: A Cleverly Crafted Queer Horror Comedy](https://www.stonewallnews.net/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-a-cleverly-crafted-queer-horror-comedy.md) - In a genre saturated with reboots and remakes, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma stands out as a brilliantly self-aware love letter to trashy horror franchises — however, it’s crucial to understand that Camp Miasma itself is entirely fictional. There is no real cult classic lurking in some forgo…
- [Thoughts from the Hobbit House: The View From Our Balcony, Watching a Spokane Tragedy Unfold](https://www.stonewallnews.net/thoughts-from-the-hobbit-house-the-view-from-our-balcony-watching-a-spokane-tragedy-unfold.md) - Starting August 1, 2026, a complex of fast-moving wildfires—including the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires—devastated the edges of Spokane, Washington. The wind-driven blazes scorched over 10,500 acres, destroyed at least 900 homes and structures, and forced roughly 65,000 residents to e…
- [Walla Walla: Wine, Alpacas, and a Little Bit of Heavy Metal](https://www.stonewallnews.net/walla-walla-wine-alpacas-and-a-little-bit-of-heavy-metal.md) - Although Walla Walla, WA is a relatively small city, it has earned a reputation for being increasingly inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ visitors and residents alike. Throughout downtown, businesses proudly embrace diversity, creating an environment where authenticity is celebrated rather than que…
- [September Diversions Word Search - Sarah McBride](https://www.stonewallnews.net/september-diversions-word-search-sarah-mcbride.md) - Download this puzzle: Diversions Word Search - Sarah McBride Sept 2026Diversions Word Search - Sarah McBride Sept 2026.pdf1 MBdownload-circle Answer key to this puzzle: Diversions Word Search - Sarah McBride - Sept 2026 - AnswersDiversions Word Search - Sarah McBride - Sept 2026 - Answers.pdf624 KB…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, August 12, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-august-12-2026.md) - This week: Senegal’s mass prosecutions, Bolivia’s first same-sex marriage, a terrible ad in Texas, Wes Streeting, Tristan Schukraft, Perez Hilton, The Shards, UNGA and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. The thing about LGBTQ+ news in 2026…
- [Out on the Ranch: The Disruption of the Pantry Mouse War](https://www.stonewallnews.net/out-on-the-ranch-the-disruption-of-the-pantry-mouse-war.md) - We had prepared for bears, cougars, coyotes, bobcats, storms, power outages, a freezing wellhead, and the occasional tree deciding it had stood long enough. Twenty-plus years of mountain ranch life have taught us to think in terms of the big natural disruptions. But we can never really be prepared…
- [Portrait of a Lady on Fire: A Masterpiece You Haven’t Seen](https://www.stonewallnews.net/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-a-masterpiece-you-havent-seen.md) - 122 minutes ‧ R ‧ 2019 Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami Director: Céline Sciamma Genres: Drama, Romance Portrait of a Lady on Fire, directed by Céline Sciamma, is one of those films that stays with you long after you’ve watched it. From the very first scene, it pulls you in so deep…
- [Pacific Northwest LGBTQ+ Links & Resources](https://www.stonewallnews.net/links-resources.md) - This living document is growing and frequently revised. Last update: Aug 15, 2026 💡Submit or update a link, email us! Stonewall News Northwest Supporters Supporters Frank's Film Reviews Instant Sign Factory Brynn's Bookkeeping Paca Pride Guest Ranch Queer Community Network Dana Clark Certified Lif…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, August 5, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-august-5-2026.md) - This week: WorldPride, Scouting America, the Paul Weiss debacle, Lifting a ban on bathhouses, Dan Savage’s “campsite rule”, Perez Hilton, Mary Oliver, Rosie O’Donnell and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. I’m always a little surprised by…
- [Tom Holland Sticks the Landing in Marvel's Most Exciting Sequel Yet](https://www.stonewallnews.net/tom-holland-sticks-the-landing-in-marvels-sexiest-sequel-yet.md) - Grab your popcorn and a fan, because Marvel has just delivered a summer blockbuster that hits every note we love: heart, spectacle, and a cast so easy on the eyes it should come with a warning label. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a triumph — and it might just be the most emotionally resonant entry i…
- [Sacred & Proud | Finding Peace in Stillness](https://www.stonewallnews.net/sacred-proud-finding-peace-in-stillness.md) - Many years ago, my aunt gave me a book called "The Art of Doing Nothing." I want to tell you it changed my life — that I read it on a porch with a cup of tea and rediscovered the art of stillness. I never opened it. It's probably still on a shelf somewhere, doing nothing, which is at least consiste…
- [The Paramount Theatre: A Century of Applause](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-paramount-theatre-a-century-of-applause.md) - As a lifelong lover of the stage — whether it’s Broadway, concerts, or comedy — retirement has given me the chance to immerse myself in the magic of live performance in a way I never imagined. My name is Frank Gaimari, and as a published author and self-proclaimed theater enthusiast, I’ve always fo…
- [From the Middle of Pride Season: Update Letter from Matthew Danielson, Spokane Pride Executive Director](https://www.stonewallnews.net/from-the-middle-of-pride-season-update-letter-from-matthew-danielson-spokane-pride-executive-director.md) - At this point I’m right about in the middle of my Pride season. There are a lot more Pride events left. With Spokane Pride in the rearview mirror, I look forward to my favorite time of year, the Pride Tour, and the Inland Northwest has not disappointed so far. We started with Coeur D’Alene Pride on…
- [In Conversation with Craig Chester: The Making of Swoon and Its Lasting Impact](https://www.stonewallnews.net/in-conversation-with-craig-chester-the-making-of-swoon-and-its-lasting-impact.md) - Some films do more than tell a story — they challenge you to think and look closely. Tom Kalin’s Swoon is one of those. Released in 1992, it explores one of the most famous murder cases in American history with a boldness that still feels powerful more than 30 years later. Swoon dramatizes the 1924…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, July 29, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-update-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-july-29-2026.md) - This week: The Berlin Attack, a conspiracy theory in Indonesia, the Ohio billboards, Trump vs. Mulvaney, a 2026 TED Talk, the Dialog Society list, the politics of philanthropy, Volker Turk & much more This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. The terrorist…
- [Cinema Love: Cruising for Sex and Self-Discovery](https://www.stonewallnews.net/cinema-love-cruising-for-sex-and-self-discovery.md) - Cinema Love is a moving novel that explores the complexities of connection, self-discovery, and hope across different eras and worlds. Through its richly layered storytelling, Jiaming Tang intertwines the lives of characters from post-socialist China to present-day New York City, illustrating how t…
- [New Census Data Shows Portland Is Gayer Than Any Other City in the U.S.](https://www.stonewallnews.net/new-census-data-shows-portland-is-gayer-than-any-other-city-in-the-u-s.md) - Census data shows Portland, OR has the highest share of gay and lesbian couples in the United States. According to the data from 2024, nearly 3.8% of couples in Portland are in queer relationships. Following closely, 3.7% of couples in Seattle are in same sex relationships. Despite Portland holding…
- [Photos of Portland Pride 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/photos-of-portland-pride-2026.md) - Photos of Portland Pride and Festival, July 18 & 19, 2026 Portland Pride Parade 2026 | Photos by Mike Schultz
- [Reimagining Portland: Keith Wilson’s Path Forward](https://www.stonewallnews.net/reimagining-portland-keith-wilsons-path-forward.md) - Portland is navigating one of the most challenging chapters in its history, and Keith Wilson is stepping up to the plate. As the city’s 54th mayor, Wilson brings a distinct local perspective and a bold vision for change as Portland transitions to a new structure of city governance. Unlike many who…
- [Poking the Squid: What We Can All Learn From Animal Sex](https://www.stonewallnews.net/poking-the-squid-what-we-can-all-learn-from-animal-sex-2.md) - Birds do it. to Cole Porter, bees do, too, but it’s not exactly what he imagined. Wild and tame, avians, insects, and mammals all have sex – although not always as you’ve been told or for reasons you might think. Even educated fleas do it and, as in the new book, “Poking the Squid” by Perrin Roosev…
- [Local Organizer Mike Pond Seeks 49th Legislative District Seat](https://www.stonewallnews.net/local-organizer-mike-pond-seeks-49th-legislative-district-seat.md) - Mike Pond, a Democrat from Clark County, is running for Washington House District 49, Position 1. He brings to the race a wealth of experience as a union organizer and longtime community advocate. As a fifth-generation Washingtonian and lifelong resident of Clark County, Pond’s deep local roots are…
- [The Odyssey: Bold, Beautiful, and Unmistakably Nolan](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-odyssey-the-hype-is-warranted.md) - Is The Odyssey all hype? Absolutely not. Everything you’ve heard about Christopher Nolan’s film is 100% true. Nolan has crafted a cinematic tour de force — a film that redefines epic storytelling and leaves a lasting impact. It’s not just another blockbuster; it’s a breathtaking, immersive experien…
- [Weekly Update on National & International LGBTQ+ Equality – Wed, July 22, 2026](https://www.stonewallnews.net/weekly-updated-on-national-international-lgbtq-equality-wed-july-22-2026.md) - This week: Jens Spahn resigns, the French UN resolution, Indonesia spirals, the battle for the Smithsonian, Sapphi, Rob Roth’s show, the strange tribulations of Sausalito City Manager, and much more… This update is provided by Fabrice Houdart, consider supporting his important work. What struck me…
- [Bromantasy: Two Heroes, One Brain Cell](https://www.stonewallnews.net/bromantasy-two-heroes-one-brain-cell.md) - “Danger” just happens to be your middle name. Any fray, any tussle, anytime anybody needs help, they count on you to step in and save the day. You’re brave, smart and strategic, kind to old people, children and small animals and, as in the new book Bromantasy by Maire Roche, dragons. Of all the thi…
- [The Final Chapter: Edmund White’s Unflinching Memoir](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-final-chapter-edmund-whites-unflinching-memoir.md) - THE LOVES OF MY LIFE: A SEX MEMOIR EDMUND WHITE © 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing 256 pages $17.99 / $13.99 Kindle Some writers spend their whole lives dropping hints and skirting around the truth. Edmund White, on the other hand, spent his life telling it straight — without hesitation or sugarcoating.…
- [Meet Lukas Bardue, Running for Clark County Council](https://www.stonewallnews.net/meet-lukas-bardue-running-for-clark-county-council.md) - Local races don't always grab headlines, but they shape the everyday details of our lives: the cost of rent, the safety of our streets, and the help available when someone hits a crisis. The contest for Washington’s Clark County Council District 1 is one of those races, and a new candidate has join…
- [Thoughts from the Hobbit House | Wanna Play Legos?](https://www.stonewallnews.net/thoughts-from-the-hobbit-house-wanna-play-legos.md) - How one spectacularly awkward attempt to make a new friend reminded me friendship is built, one tiny brick at a time. I was trying to decide what to write about this month when my husband gave me one very specific piece of advice: "Absolutely do not write about your incredibly embarrassing, painful…
- [United Methodist Oregon-Idaho Conference Votes to Move 2027 Meeting Out of Idaho, Cites LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Safety Concerns](https://www.stonewallnews.net/united-methodist-oregon-idaho-conference-votes-to-move-2027-meeting-out-of-idaho-cites-lgbtq-and-immigrant-safety-concerns.md) - United Methodist Oregon-Idaho Conference votes to move 2027 meeting out of Idaho, cites LGBTQ+ and immigrant safety concerns This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. After a close and e…
- [The Guncle: A Heartfelt and Hilarious Exploration of Family, Loss, and Love](https://www.stonewallnews.net/the-guncle-a-heartfelt-and-hilarious-exploration-of-family-loss-and-love.md) - THE GUNCLE STEVEN ROWLEY © 2024 G.P. Putnam's Sons 368 pages $9.99 / $12.99 Kindle Steven Rowley's The Guncle is much more than a lighthearted summer read. While it starts with the lively wit and humor you’d expect from a fun, feel-good novel, it gradually reveals a deeper, more layered story about…
- [Remembering Sam Neill: A Legendary Actor](https://www.stonewallnews.net/remembering-sam-neill-a-legendary-actor.md) - The world has lost a true Hollywood legend. Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for his versatility and memorable roles, passed away in Sydney on July 13, 2026, at the age of 78. His death marks the end of an extraordinary career that spanned over five decades and touched audiences around the glob…
- [Kate Pierson: The Unmistakable Voice](https://www.stonewallnews.net/kate-pierson-the-unmistakable-voice.md) - Some voices define a generation, while others create entire universes. Kate Pierson unquestionably belongs to the latter group. Her voice, shifting effortlessly from a deep, inviting growl to a soaring high note, brings a vivid, melodic energy to one of music’s most iconic party bands. As a foundin…
- [Confessions II: The Ultimate Queer Dancefloor Album](https://www.stonewallnews.net/confessions-ii-amen-now-hit-the-dance-floor.md) - Twenty years after Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna has made her triumphant return with Confessions II, a dancefloor anthem that feels like a gift to her queer fans. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and marking her tenth chart-topper, Madonna continues to affirm her status as a queen of…
- [Wenatchee Pride Billboards Go Up, as Pride Flags Go Down in Parts of the Region](https://www.stonewallnews.net/wenatchee-pride-billboards-go-up-as-pride-flags-go-down-in-parts-of-the-region.md) - Downtown Wenatchee has a new billboard. In response to the city choosing to raise family month banners sponsored by a local Turning Point USA chapter instead of Pride flags, Pride group OUT NCW has installed a year-round Pride billboard in downtown Wenatchee. “We’re responding to the needs of our c…
- [Pillion: A Raw Portrait of BDSM and Queer Love](https://www.stonewallnews.net/pillion-a-raw-portrait-of-bdsm-and-queer-love.md) - The film’s title, Pillion, can be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it refers to the passenger seat on a motorcycle — a powerful symbol of vulnerability and reliance on the driver. On the other, it suggests being carried through life, dependent on the choices and control of others. In both…
- [Philip Gladstone: Modern Intimacy in Male Nudes](https://www.stonewallnews.net/philip-gladstone-modern-intimacy-in-male-nudes.md) - In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, the enduring appeal of the well-painted figure remains strong. Few artists embody this more than Philip Gladstone, whose work bridges centuries of tradition with a distinctly modern sensibility. Gladstone’s paintings are intimate, honest, and deeply r…
- [Another Gay Sequel: The Cult Classic Returns](https://www.stonewallnews.net/another-gay-sequel-the-cult-classic-returns.md) - On March 3, Breaking Glass Pictures is set to re-release the Queer comedy Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! This campy, outrageous sequel from 2008 has cemented its place in LGBTQIA+ pop culture, celebrated for its fearless humor, star-studded cameos, and vibrant portrayal of the late 2000s. Rich…
- [Pacific Northwest’s LGBTQ+ Community Discovers Inclusive Faith Spaces](https://www.stonewallnews.net/pacific-northwests-lgbtq-community-discovers-inclusive-faith-spaces.md) - This article is published through a content partnership with FaVS News, the only digital newsroom in America devoted entirely to local religion reporting. Across the Pacific Northwest, LGBTQ+ people are finding welcoming churches where faith and identity can coexist. In a world where LGBTQ+ and Chr…

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