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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 1d

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission is thankful for Judge Whitehead's ruling that protects the privacy and rights of individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Washington State continues to stand strong for the dignity of all people. Check the link in our bio to read the story.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 1d

Important News to Share: A Seattle-based federal judge quashed a subpoena from the DOJ that would have resulted in a gender-affirming care provider in Washington being forced to turn over sensitive information around patients receiving gender-affirming care and providers.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you to our partners at Spokane Pride, Odyssey Youth Movement, and the Gonzaga University Lincoln LGBTQ Resource Center for their help with this event!

For location details and specifics, head to our website at lgbtq.wa.gov!

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · 24d

On October 18th from 1-3pm, join the Washington State LGBTQ+ Commission's Youth Advisory Council for a townhall centered around K-12 education! Come have a snack, share your questions and concerns regarding K-12 education, and hear from a diverse lineup of speakers.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Oct 1

We will be collaborating throughout this month with Washington State Archives to showcase pieces of 2SLGBTQIA+ history in our state, so stay tuned!

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Oct 1

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month, Washington! The LGBTQ Commission is excited to celebrate the history and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Washington this October.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you, Justice Yu, and congratulations on your retirement!

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Sep 12

Her legacy as the first LGBTQ+ justice, the first Asian American justice, and the first Latina American justice to serve on the state's Supreme Court is inspiring and her commitment to inclusion and accessibility to the courts has had an immeasurable positive impact to our courts system.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Sep 12

Justice Mary Yu has announced that she will retire from the Washington State Supreme Court at the end of this year. The Washington State LGBTQ Commission would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Justice Yu and her service to Washington state.

Justice Mary Yu smiles as she shares remarks at a podium displaying the state seal at the Washington State Pride Flag Raising. She has short black hair and is wearing a purple button-down long-sleeved shirt with a blue vest.

Justice Mary Yu, Justice Helen Whitener, and Chief Justice Debra Stephens crank the hand crank together to raise the pride flag. They are smiling and watching the flag rise.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Aug 19

... around the state to tune in and share public comment with us, in-person or virtually, at 4:30pm. For more information on in person location, remote attendance, and more, head to our website at lgbtq.wa.gov.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Aug 19

On Friday, August 22nd, the Washington State LGBTQ Commission will convene for their fourth public meeting of 2025. We hope you are able to find some time join us to hear more about Commission work, and we highly encourage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals...

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Aug 19

Interested in hearing about what the LGBTQ Commission is working on? Want to provide a public comment to the LGBTQ Commission? Come to our August public meeting in Tri-Cities, Washington!

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission has launched a brand-new website resource! The Rainbow Resource Hub is your new one-stop-shop for information about 2SLGBTQIA+ resources in Washington state. To check it out, head to lgbtq.wa.gov/rainbowresourcehub or the link in our bio.🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · Jul 23

Last week the Trump administration officially ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline’s LGBTQ+ Youth “press 3” option. Quick and accessible help is sometimes the only obstacle standing between people and tragedy. Find more WA services at lgbtq.wa.gov/resources @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy International Nonbinary People's Day from the Washington State LGBTQ Commission! Scroll for some statistics on Washington's nonbinary community from our WA LGBTQ+ Survey - find the full report at the link in our bio.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

4: Commissioner Upthegrove when he was in little league baseball, smiling at the camera holding a baseball bat.

Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

3: Commissioner Upthegrove with two players from the Sounders FC holding an equality jersey at an Athlete Ally event in 2017, where Seattle's professional sports all affirmed their commitment to inclusion.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

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1: Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, wearing a Dept. of Natural Resources Pride shirt and smiling, gets ready for the first pitch at the Rainiers Pride Night game.
2: Commissioner Upthegrove throws out the first pitch at the Rainiers Pride Night.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

and - just like I did last week - play some ball. From our national parks to our ballparks, we all deserve access to the outdoors, to sports, and to recreation.”

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

Lands for this state - and the first out LGBTQ+ statewide executive in Washington's history - I fully believe that our public lands belong to us ALL. They must always be safe and welcoming spaces for all Washingtonians to visit, explore, recreate,

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 9

We reached out to @wadnr.bsky.social Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove on why 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports is important, and here is what he had to say: "Last week, I had the honor of throwing out the first pitch for Pride Night at the Tacoma Rainiers game. As Commissioner of Public

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jul 4

Our July newsletter is out, and this month's theme is sports! Read it in full at the link in our bio!

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jun 30

We know that LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum helps students feel safer and more represented in their education. Washington will continue to fight for LGBTQ+ youth and their rights.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jun 18

Washington state stands firms in our protections and access to gender affirming care, even in the face of today's Supreme Court ruling.

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Washington State LGBTQ Commission @walgbtqcommission.bsky.social · Jun 6

Please see the above statement from our Executive Director, Lisa Keating, on the events that took place during the pride flag raising at the state Capitol on Wednesday June 4th.

You can also read or download this statement in full at the link in our bio.

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