Week in Review: encampments, SPD, and gender-affirming care Guest hosts Mike Davis and Libby Denkmann discuss the week’s news with freelance health journalist Joanne Silberner, PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, and The Stranger’s Vivian McCall. Libby Denkmann Mike Davis Kevin Kniestedt
Politics After Hill funding fight, Buttigieg calls culture wars, drag show focus 'maddening' Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed growing political rhetoric and focus on culture war issues, such as LGBTQ concerns. Claudia Grisales
Is Seattle becoming a trans haven? LGBTQ+ groups say demand for services is on the rise At the same time, 79 different bills opposing transgender rights have been passed or introduced into legislatures around the country this year. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Politics Far-right extremist group set to be at Lakewood summer festival The City of Lakewood says Moms for Liberty, a conservative group based in Florida, has reserved a booth at this year’s SummerFEST on Saturday. The group is known for protesting at school boards and is considered extremist by civil rights watchdogs. Casey Martin
Arts & Life How government hurdles and online protesters changed the shape of Arlington Pride The city of Arlington was scheduled to have a Pride celebration in early June. But organizers say the city has put up new hurdles that forced the 2023 celebration to be delayed. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Law & Courts LGBTQ+, legal groups on heightened alert after SCOTUS ruling The U.S. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian web designer who doesn't want to serve LGBTQ people, citing free speech protections for their work. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Arts & Life Seattle's queer history: Out from the underground Seattle, though largely welcoming today, once allowed queer people to be discriminated against, leading many to live double lives. Katie Campbell
Arts & Life PHOTOS: The many glowing faces of Seattle Pride this weekend Thousands celebrated Pride at various events throughout the weekend in the Seattle area. Megan Farmer
