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Seattle Is Not ‘Overwhelmed’ by Trans People

In the middle of May, the Advocate, a national LGBTQ magazine, published a rare headline about Seattle. “Transgender Americans are fleeing hostile red states,” it read. “Seattle says it’s overwhelmed.” The headline was posted to social media, picked up by other queer outlets, and pingponged around the internet, latching onto readers’ confirmation biases on every […] The post Seattle Is Not ‘Overwhelmed’ by Trans People appeared first on The Stranger.

Gone Girl

My husband and I (cis male and cis female) never had much sexual chemistry. In the beginning he said not to worry, we have a lot of time, and it could only get better. But nothing has changed. When I express my frustration with the lack of sex usually after going months without an orgasm or […] The post Gone Girl appeared first on The Stranger.

Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency

Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.

Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts

Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.

Come Visit Us on Thursday!

It is happening again! Come visit us this Thursday at The Stranger’s office for our second-ever Capitol Hill Art Walk event, featuring work by Timothy White Eagle in collaboration with Adrain Chesser and Steven Miller. We’ll be exhibiting a selection of video and photographic works from Once Wild River, an exhibition about White Eagle’s year-long […] The post Come Visit Us on Thursday! appeared first on The Stranger.

New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.

Cherry Street Farm’s Youth Sow The Seeds For Their Futures

Cherry Street Farm, a Seattle-based urban agricultural initiative, is advancing community health and food resilience through its dual mission of youth education and local produce distribution. The farm's Youth Excellence Program instructs local youth in home-farming, plant-based culinary skills, and green career pathways, while its cultivation efforts supply fresh produce to area hospitals, restaurants, and food banks.

Just south of Capitol Hill, Seattle U’s Championship Field has a big part to play in the 2026 World Cup

Monday, Seattle will become a World Cup city as it hosts the first of six matches scheduled here during the 2026 FIFA men’s tournament. For soccer fans across Capitol Hill hoping to be as close as possible to the action, … Continue reading →

Latest kink in efforts to grow Seattle’s police force: Not enough veteran cops are quitting

According to the Seattle Police Department’s 2026 Q1 Sworn Staffing, Overtime and Performance Metrics Report (PDF), the city has a new issue when it comes to growing its force — not enough of the most-expensive, veteran cops are leaving SPD, … Continue reading →

Proposal would refine mission of Seattle Care Department crisis responders

Tuesday, the Seattle City Council’s public safety committee is hearing updates on a new proposed ordinance to refine the mission of the city’s CARE Department and its crisis responders. CHS reported this week on CARE’s new East Precinct hub at … Continue reading →

Slog AM: Bill Gates Has Another Gross Epstein Connection, Costco Is Selling More Gas than Ever Thanks to the War, and FIFA Revoked World Cup Tickets for Iran’s Fans

Someone Vandalized the Capitol Building in Olympia, Again: According to the Washington State Patrol, an “inebriated vandal” smashed 13 windows at the Legislative building with rocks before leading troopers in a car chase in a Chevy Malibu that ended in a crash. Vandalism last fall—a guy hammered his way inside, set some fires and knocked […] The post Slog AM: Bill Gates Has Another Gross Epstein Connection, Costco Is Selling More Gas than Ever Thanks to the War, and FIFA Revoked World Cup Tickets for Iran’s Fans appeared first on The Stranger.