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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.
Sports

Caitlin Clark Declines Invitation for NBA All Star Weekend

Caitlin Clark, one of the most talked-about athletes of 2024, is once again turning heads—but not for her incredible moves on the court. This week, the young phenom announced that she will decline an invitation to participate in the prestigious NBA All-Stars weekend. On Wednesday, Clark’s management team confirmed that ...

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Music

Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys

With less than a week until her first Grammys appearance, Chappell Roan released an earnest social media post thanking her fans for their support during the biggest year of her career. The “Good Luck, Babe” singer has been nominated for six Grammys, including Best New Artist, where she’ll face off ...

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TV

Voice Star Ryan Whyte Maloney Dead at 44

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Clark County Office of the Medical Examiner in Las Vegas, Nevada, confirmed that country music singer Ryan Whyte Maloney had died. He was 44.  Maloney rose to national attention in 2014 after auditioning for The Voice and obtaining a rare four-chair turnaround. He sang ...

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Politics

RFK Jr. Sits Senate Hearings

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared in front of the US Senate to undergo extensive questioning before his appointment as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. President Trump nominated Kennedy.  Before questioning began, Kennedy addressed several concerns weighing on senators before his appointment. ...

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Sports

Basketball Bullies: South Carolina Goes Too Far Celebrating Victory Over LSU

In one of the season’s most anticipated women’s college basketball matchups, LSU took on South Carolina in SC’s home court. Despite dominating in rebounds and shots, LSU couldn’t find the net and ended the game ten points behind the 2nd-seeded South Carolina. It was the team’s first loss of the ...

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Politics

Trump Fires 18 Watch Dogs Overnight

Less than a week into his second Presidency, Donald Trump was accused of breaking the law by California Senator Adam Schiff after he fired 18 inspectors general late in the night on Friday, January 24, 2025. Schiff railed against the President in an interview with Meet the Press on Sunday ...

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Latest News

Ice Begins Raids on Major US Cities

According to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), Sunday, January 26, saw the highest number of alleged undocumented immigrants detained in the United States since Trump took office less than a week prior. More than 956 migrants were arrested in raids conducted by ICE in major cities across the United States. Over ...

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Movies

Karla Sofia Gascon Becomes First Trans Woman Nominated For Best Actress

Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon made history on Thursday, January 23, when the Academy Awards announced her nomination for Best Actress. Gascon is the first openly transgender person ever nominated for an acting award at the Oscars.  Gascon is the titular lead in Emilia Perez, a musical about a cartel ...

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Sports

Brittney Griner Looks to Switch Teams

For the first time in her career, WNBA star Brittney Griner will solicit herself as a free agent as she searches for a potential new team for the upcoming 2025 season. Griner was initially drafted to play with the Phoenix Mercury in 2013 as the number one pick and has ...

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Politics

Both Sides Condemn Trump For Pardoning January 6 Rioters

Making good on his promise to pardon those involved in the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol, President Trump signed an executive order just days into his second term granting amnesty to hundreds – including violent criminals who some judges fear may still pose a threat to public ...

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Health and Wellness

This App Will Help Improve Mental Health and Battle Executive Dysfunction

For people who struggle with mental illness such as depression or anxiety, as well as those with Autism or ADHD, executive dysfunction can be a real hassle. The struggle to find motivation, complete seemingly simple tasks, and stay on top of daily hygiene, cleaning, and medication routines can seem impossible ...

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Sports

Chelsea Spends $1.1 Million on Naomi Girma Transfer.

Professional US soccer player Naomi Girma is set to break the record for most money spent on a women’s club transfer as Chelsea FC finalizes a $1.1 million trade deal with the San Diego Wave. Once the deal goes through, Girma will be the first female player to break the ...

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