ISSUE 25
C E L E B R AT I N G
VOLUME 51
49 YEARS
F R I D AY
IN
JUNE 23, 2023
PRINT S E AT T L E ’ S L G B T Q I A + N E W S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T W E E K LY S I N C E 19 74
OLYMPUS SPA VOWS TO TAKE ANTI-TRANS DISCRIMINATION CASE TO SUPREME COURT by Lindsey Anderson & Isabel Mata SGN Staff Writers A spa in Lynnwood, Washington, has gained national attention following lawsuits regarding discrimination against Trans women. In May 2020, Transgender woman Haven Wilvich called Olympus Spa in Lynnwood to inquire about a visit. The spa informed Wilvich that because she is a Trans woman, she would not be allowed to partake of the spa’s services. She then reported the business to the Washington State Human Rights Commission.
see OLYMPUS page 4
Photo by Isabel Mata
Starbucks bans Pride decorations
Company says “no change to any policy”
Charlie’s Book Co. brings Queer books directly to you
Photo by Elaine Thompson AP
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Starbucks workers say their employer is barring Pride decorations from its stores. According to Starbucks Workers United
(SBWU), the union that represents a rapidly growing number of Starbucks employees, management has removed rainbow flags and other Pride-themed décor.
see STARBUCKS page 7
Photo courtesy of Charlie’s Book Co.
by Lindsey Anderson SGN Staff Writer Seattle is known for having some of the best bookstores, with sprawling shelves full of diverse titles.
While many of the largest bookstores carry a variety of Queer and Trans books, Seattle’s smallest store has the largest LGBTQ+ selection of books.
see CHARLIE’S page 17