A California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton. Jonathan Franklin
Target says backlash against LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise hurt sales Conservative hostility over Target's Pride merchandise took a material hit to the company's sales, indicating a broader trend in backlash against companies for supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Danielle Kaye
Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years. Jason DeRose
Behind the FBI's search for the 'Manhattan 8' “Oppenheimer” opened this weekend, Hollywood’s version of the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.” While the movie paints a compelling picture of how the Manhattan Project came to be, it only gives a cursory look into the lives of the scientists who moved to the remote places involved in building the first nuclear weapons. Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 29 mins
Week in Review: encampments, SPD, and gender-affirming care Guest hosts Mike Davis and Libby Denkmann discuss the week’s news with freelance health journalist Joanne Silberner, PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, and The Stranger’s Vivian McCall. Mike Davis Play AudioListen 52 mins
After Hill funding fight, Buttigieg calls culture wars, drag show focus 'maddening' Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed growing political rhetoric and focus on culture war issues, such as LGBTQ concerns. Claudia Grisales
Is Seattle becoming a trans haven? LGBTQ+ groups say demand for services is on the rise At the same time, 79 different bills opposing transgender rights have been passed or introduced into legislatures around the country this year. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 2 mins
Far-right extremist group set to be at Lakewood summer festival The City of Lakewood says Moms for Liberty, a conservative group based in Florida, has reserved a booth at this year’s SummerFEST on Saturday. The group is known for protesting at school boards and is considered extremist by civil rights watchdogs. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
How government hurdles and online protesters changed the shape of Arlington Pride The city of Arlington was scheduled to have a Pride celebration in early June. But organizers say the city has put up new hurdles that forced the 2023 celebration to be delayed. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 27 mins
LGBTQ+, legal groups on heightened alert after SCOTUS ruling The U.S. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian web designer who doesn't want to serve LGBTQ people, citing free speech protections for their work. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez Play AudioListen 2 mins
