Friday, November 5, 2010

25th LD : Hans Zeiger makes homophobic remarks in 2006 TV interview

Hans Zeiger, the Republican candidate in the race for the 25th Legislative District (Position Two), can’t shake the controversy regarding his blog posts and articles which take aim at progressive organizations, women and minority groups alike.

The SGN this week reviewed an interview originally aired on Penn & Teller’s show, Bullshit, on April 3, 2006, which shows the candidate making homophobic statements. Although the bulk of the writings were made in 2003 and 2004, the TV interview is likely to have been more recent.

See the remarks for yourself:



The camera recorded every word in which Zeiger said that Gays were more likely to molest boys; same-sex families would “destroy the very foundations of our civilization;” and that the Boy Scouts had “high moral standard[s]” for banning Gays from membership.

Same-sex families: “The family is a certain way and a family includes a mother and a father. It includes children. To move beyond that model is so revolutionary that it is to pluck-up and to destroy the very foundations of our civilization.”

Pedophilia: “As the homosexual movement became much more entrenched in the American culture – starting in the late 60’s -- it really became an opportunity for the pedophiles to make a mass assault on the Boy Scouts. The statistics show that homosexuals are far out in proportion represented in engaging in pedophilia.”

Boy Scouts: “The Boy Scouts have a right to exclude homosexuals. I think it is good that the Boy Scouts have a high moral standard.”


Read the full article in this weeks edition of the Seattle Gay News, which is available in print or online at www.sgn.org.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

State Rep. Upthegrove heads back to House

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove celebrated his reelection to the 33rd Legislative District with supporters at The Westin in Seattle on Tuesday night. Upthegrove told the SGN that his sexual orientation was a non-issue to the bulk of voters in his diverse suburban district, which includes Sea-Tac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and large parts of Kent.
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State Sen. McDermott to head to KC Council

The margin of victory was wide for State Senator Joe McDermott who will now take a seat on the nine member King County Council. The openly Gay councilmember-elect was well aware of the history making moment saying that he looks forward to representing the interests of the LGBT community and the people of the 8th District.
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Monday, October 25, 2010

Spencer Day interviews with Seattle Gay News


Which jazz artist might be headed to a live theater stage? Spencer Day, possibly.

The young performer, a Billboard top ten 10 artist on the strength of his major debut Vagabond, has relocated to New York and is expanding his career resume to hopefully include some work on Broadway or the West End.

Find out what else this dynamic performer told us when he interviewed with Seattle Gay News in our October 22 issue, available now online at www.sgn.org. Day will perform back-to-back nights at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, in Seattle, on October 26 and 27 - call (206) 441-9729.

Friday, October 15, 2010

The Maine interviews with Seattle Gay News




What do you call a new five-piece band from Arizona? The Maine. Seriously, that's their name.

The pop-rock outfit, currently between UK and North American tours, is enjoying a wave of success following the release of their debut album, Black & White. The first date on the group's upcoming two-month road outing is October 19 at The Showbox Market in Seattle.

Lead singer John O'Callaghan spoke with Seattle Gay News via email, while The Maine was overseas in England. His interview is featured in this week's issue (October 15). O'Callaghan shares his pick for best album of 2010 (thus far) and reveals what band member leaves the most personal belongings in hotel rooms.

Matt Costa interviews with Seattle Gay News


How long did it take to record his new album, Mobile Chateau? Does he keep any of the little gifts that fans bring to his shows? What goes into his suitcase before he heads out on tour?

The answers to these questions - and an interesting admission to what Matt Costa wears underneath his jeans - are in this afternoon's edition of the Seattle Gay News when the singer-songwriter interviews with us a second time.

Costa is currently on tour, landing in Seattle on October 20 at El Corazon.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Frightened Rabbit interviews with Seattle Gay News


Look who it is...one of our favorite Scottish bands (ever) Frightened Rabbit!


Scott Hutchison, while reclining in his humble estate (flat, actually) in Edinburgh, spoke to Seattle Gay News by phone ahead of the group's upcoming tour, which launches in Seattle on October 7.


Search and find the interview in this week's issue of the Seattle Gay News, on the street and online (http://www.sgn.org/). And, catch Frightened Rabbit live at The Showbox SoDo on Thursday night - we'll be there!