Trend – LGBTQ Attacks
School culture wars give rise to candidates and activists defending LGBTQ+ rights
It started with opposition to masks during the pandemic. Then came pushback to critical race theory and sex education. Lately, it’s book bans and controversies over pronouns and other LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. As in other parts of the country, public schools in Washington have increasingly been dragged into ideological battles, targeted by groups like Moms […]
AG’s office presses Arlington for weapons-free zone at upcoming Pride event
State attorneys want the city of Arlington to bar open carry of firearms at the town’s Pride celebration Saturday but city leaders wouldn’t say Thursday if they will. The situation marks a test for a two-year-old state law that was intended to prevent threats and violence at public gatherings. Event sponsors first requested the prohibition […]
Catholic group shifts position on repeal campaign against law meant to help trans youth
A notable ally has rejoined a conservative fight to repeal a new law intended to protect transgender youth who are homeless or fleeing difficult family situations. The law, Senate Bill 5599, allows shelters to notify state authorities instead of parents when a young person seeks refuge to pursue gender-affirming care or reproductive health services. After […]
Time running out for repeal effort targeting law to protect trans youth in crisis
There aren’t many signs an effort to repeal a new Washington law meant to protect transgender youth who are homeless or fleeing difficult family situations is gaining enough support to make it onto the November ballot. Senate Bill 5599, which allows shelters to notify state authorities instead of parents when a young person seeks refuge […]