What Happens Here, Matters Everywhere

In the current political climate, we are reminded that our democracy is dynamic and always a work in progress that requires our activism. In fact, in the past few months in state legislatures across our region, we’ve seen the need to engage to both advance our legal protections and defend against serious threats: In Montana,

The Potential of a Unified Struggle

Last month’s stunning Women’s Marches in Washington D.C. and across the globe were, in part, inspired by the 1963 March on Washington. This display of solidarity and unity brought to mind a quote from civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, perhaps best known as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and advisor to Reverend

We Need to Organize

In anticipation of the 2017 Washington State legislative session, many groups concerned with advancing LGBTQ equality are busy studying bills, coordinating lobbying efforts, meeting with state legislators, and organizing community partners. One such organization is Legal Voice, a Seattle-based organization pursuing justice for all women and girls in the Northwest through groundbreaking litigation, legislative advocacy,

Visions of an AIDS-Free Future

As we prepare to observe World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1st—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the long-standing impacts of the disease and honoring the lives lost—we recognize the mixed news about our efforts to meet this ongoing challenge. While overall HIV and AIDS transmissions are decreasing, there’s a worrying trend: an increase

We Are Not Alone

“One evening, a young woman took a walk with her husband around their neighborhood. She hadn’t slept with him for a long while—she just couldn’t do it anymore. After a few minutes, her husband exclaimed, ‘I need a woman.’ And she said, ‘I do, too!’” – Jami, born in 1939. That is just one excerpt

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility

Each year, observed on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates and lifts up the leadership and lives of transgender people, and raises awareness about the issues transgender people face on a daily basis. This year’s theme, More Than Visibility (#MoreThanVisibility), seeks to recognize that while visibility is important, it will take education and dialogue to

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