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Lindsey Anderson

Bio: Lindsey Anderson is a Seattle-based writer. She was previously published in The Stranger, The Seattle Gay News, Openly: A Reuters Publication, and Charter. She has been a staff writer for The Seattle Gay News since 2021. She graduated with a bachelor’s in English writing and Political Science from Gonzaga University, where she served as a student advisor to the University President, wrote for the satirical news program The Updog, and presented a seminar for the Gender in Pop Culture series. She lives in Seattle, WA, with her partner, two dogs, and a large cat.
Fashion

Milan Fashion Week Wraps Up

Milan Fashion Week wraps up on March 3 after seven full days of celebrities, designers, and models mingling in one of the world’s most glamorous cities. People have always used fashion to make a statement, reflect their beliefs, and showcase individuality. This year, the world’s top designers have used fashion ...

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Books

Books to Help You Be a Better Ally This Black History Month

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Beauty

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In the wake of the COVID pandemic, a new aesthetic rose through the cracks with tailored Pinterest boards and TikTok videos espousing the perfection of the “Clean Girl Aesthetic.” This lifestyle focuses on health, beauty, and wellbeing. The aesthetic promotes ethical and clean products, skincare, minimal hair and makeup, and ...

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Latest News

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On Saturday evening, Elon Musk sent a mass email to all federal workers in the United States, directing them to respond with a list of five bullet points explaining what they had done in their jobs the previous week. In a post to X, Musk added that any federal workers ...

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TV

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Politics

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Latest News

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Politics

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Music

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Politics

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Latest News

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