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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.
Health and Wellness

How to Fight Seasonal Depression

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the holidays mark the unofficial start of seasonal depression. Whether it’s the pressure to create the perfect Christmas, the magnification of loneliness, or the lack of sunlight, statistics show that rates of depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ...

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Movies

In Today’s Political Climate, The Message of Wicked is More Powerful Than Ever

After holding space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” musical theater fans worldwide have begun to notice striking parallels between the events in the land of Oz and the real-life shift toward conservatism in governments around the globe.  In the film’s second half, the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff ...

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Sports

Conservatives Troll Barbara Banda After Winning BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year

On Tuesday, November 26, after leading the Orlando Pride to secure their first NWSL championship, the BBC awarded striker Barbara Banda Women’s Footballer of the Year. Banda was nominated by an international panel of soccer experts and won the award just days after scoring the winning goal in the national ...

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Beauty

Gen Z is Bringing 80s Makeup Back

It’s no surprise that after Y2K and 90s trends had their moment, the 80s are. Bigger than ever. With 2024’s hottest artists, like Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, dipping their toes into the 80s, fashionistas are embracing the cult of more that immortalized the decade.  In the 80s, blush was ...

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Politics

How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact The Global Economy?

In the weeks since winning the election, Trump has doubled down on his promise to impose steep tariffs on trade partners. He’s proposing a 10-20 percent tariff on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico. Global economists say this will reduce trade and distort consumer production worldwide.  Following Trump’s victory, Google ...

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Latest News

Hezbollah and Israel Agree to Ceasefire

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TV

Is Elon Musk Buying MSNBC?

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Fashion

Eliane Heilbronn, Chanel Matriarch, dies at 99

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Sports

UCLA Upsets South Carolina, Ending 43 Game Winning Streak

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MusicSports

Why You Need to Know Paige Bueckers

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Politics

Is Matt Gaetz’s Resignation a Sinister Cover Up?

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Latest News

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