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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.
Beauty

You Need to Add A Gua Sha to Your Skincare Routine

On the surface, it appears as a simple, sleek, jade triangle, but the gua sha has the power to transform a face, eliminate a double chin, and sharpen cheekbones without any plastic surgery or injections. This fantastic tool was designed by traditional Chinese medicine to help drain fluids around the ...

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Music

The Grammys Showcased the Clash Between Culture and Politics

Trad wives and modest fashion may be on the rise in the overall cultural zeitgeist, but Sunday’s Grammy Awards showed that the music industry is still strongly supporting progressive ideologies—even as the global political trend shifts toward far-right movements. The 2025 Grammys highlighted the many-faceted talents of women, LGBTQ+, and ...

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Sports

Brunson Leads Knicks to Tight Victory

In one of the most impressive games of the Knicks’ 2025 season, point guard Jalen Brunson rallied the team for an incredible come-back in the fourth quarter in their match against the Rockets at Madison Square Garden on Monday, February 4.  Things were looking bleak for the team after superstar ...

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Politics

Trump Aims to End USAID

Under orders from the Trump administration, the doors to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, D.C., have been locked, blocking key workers from entering the agency. Following recommendations from Elon Musk, Trump has vocalized intent to shutter the agency to halt “wasteful” government spending.  The ...

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Latest News

China Counters US Tariffs

Just moments after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, February 3, the nation struck back, issuing its own tariffs on goods imported from the US. American tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods were also supposed to go into effect on February 3. However, the leaders ...

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Politics

Trump Discusses Plans to Send Immigrants to Guantanamo

A little over a week into Trump’s second term, the President shocked many around the world after discussing the possibility of housing up to 30,000 immigrants at Guantanamo Bay. Trump has already begun preparations to expand the facility’s capacity, and his border czar, Tom Homan, said he expects to start ...

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Exclusive Feature

Here to Pee: Transgender Comedian Ren Q. Dawe Embarks on 50-State Protest Tour

 When Ren Quilian Dawe first stepped onto a stage with only a microphone and his wit, he could have never imagined where stand-up comedy would take him. Now, a little over three years later, he’s preparing for his first national tour, Here To Pee, a stand-up comedy showcase and protest ...

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Music

Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist

On February 2, 2025, pop artist Chappell Roan was announced Best New Artist by the Recording Academy – one of the most coveted awards in the music industry. Roan had a spectacular break-out year in 2024; after nearly a decade of performing in small venues and struggling to gain recognition ...

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Beauty

Miss Netherlands Beauty Pageant Cancelled

As women across the globe gather to determine who is the most beautiful and earn national pageant titles, one country is stepping away from the tradition. In late 2024, Miss Netherlands organizer Monica Van Ee announced that the pageant would no longer be held, declaring the feminine beauty competition “no ...

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TV

The Wiggles Go Country

Beloved Australian-based children’s band The Wiggles announced on January 10 that they will be releasing their next studio album in 2025, and this time, they’re going country! The colorful band known for bops like “Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy” and “Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car” are putting on their ...

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Health and Wellness

The Dark Side of Ozempic

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Qsymia have soared in popularity for their seemingly miracle properties that can help people who struggle with weight loss shed unnecessary pounds without dieting or increasing exercise. The medications have been praised by influencers and even celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Oprah ...

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Movies

Biggest Oscars Snubs of 2025

The 2025 Oscar Nominations are here, and once again, movie-goers are surprised, thrilled, and outraged by the decisions of the Academy. With the most Oscar nominations of 2025 going to the wildly unpopular crowd-least-favorite yet critical-darling Emilia Perez, many have started to take note of what films, actors, and directors ...

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