Tobias Coughlin-Bogue
Contributor
'SKATEISM' Is Highlighting Queer Issues in Global Skateboarding
The magazine features stories on everything from Israeli skate yoga to the difficulty of skating in competitions as a trans woman.
'Cave Homo,' the Zine Celebrating Your Favorite Queer Skateboarders
The second issue features Lacey Baker and work from 17 queer artists.
Skateboarding Has Its Very Own Academic Conference Now
Pushing Boarders was a much-needed series of panel discussions on all the good—and not so good—parts of skateboarding.
A Ramp Built on a Deserted Island Is Threatening Seattle’s Skate Scene
When Seattle’s 35th North skate shop owner agreed to participate in a contest that encouraged skaters to build DIY spots, he had no idea that it would result in a six-figure lawsuit.
The Queer-Friendly Auto Shop Taking Sexism for a Ride
For the vast majority of Americans, cars are essential—which means that auto mechanics, who are often misogynist, homophobic, and transphobic, have a lot of power. Seattle's Repair Revolution garage is trying to change that.
Women Who Breastfeed Are Shamed for Smoking Weed. Is There a Good Reason?
The leading expert on what drugs are safe for nursing mothers says women should absolutely not ingest marijuana while breastfeeding. Others argue his research is based on a shaky foundation—and it's disproportionately stigmatizing low-income women.
Inside the Controversial Trafficking Sting that Seized a Seattle Sex Worker Site
Earlier this month, Seattle's beloved online sex worker forum thereviewboard.net was seized in an undercover sting after its moderators were accused of sex trafficking. While some have been outraged that this valuable resource was shuttered, court...