Spectrum Center
@spectrumcenter.bsky.social
We're a Spokane-based 2SLGBTQIA+ nonprofit serving Eastern WA and North Idaho. Spectrum provides direct services, education, and engages in political advocacy. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/spectrumcenterspokane
UPDATE: Thirty 2SLGBTQIA+ & allied orgs across Eastern WA & North ID joined us in calling on WSU to revoke, not just suspend, accreditation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate group SEGM. Full letter and signatories in our linktree.
Join the 300+ individuals who have already taken action at: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
Join the 300+ individuals who have already taken action at: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
UPDATE: Thirty 2SLGBTQIA+ & allied orgs across Eastern WA & North ID joined us in calling on WSU to revoke, not just suspend, accreditation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate group SEGM. Full letter and signatories in our linktree.
Join the 300+ individuals who have already taken action at: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
Join the 300+ individuals who have already taken action at: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
WSU accredited an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group know for pushing pseudoscience within their Continuing Medical Education Program. As of 11/4, WSU has suspended the SEGM course and removed it from their CME platform, but this isn't enough.
See our list of demands and more context here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
See our list of demands and more context here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
WSU accredited an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group know for pushing pseudoscience within their Continuing Medical Education Program. As of 11/4, WSU has suspended the SEGM course and removed it from their CME platform, but this isn't enough.
See our list of demands and more context here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
See our list of demands and more context here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
Suspension is not enough. We call on WSU to:
- Fully revoke SEGM’s CME accreditation
- Implement stronger review and oversight procedures
- Make gender affirming curriculum a required standard for all educated within the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Take action here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
- Fully revoke SEGM’s CME accreditation
- Implement stronger review and oversight procedures
- Make gender affirming curriculum a required standard for all educated within the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Take action here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
4 Nov 2025 -- Anti-trans journalist Ben Ryan (no we won't link) is reporting today that--following Erin Reed's post on Washington State U. credentialing SPLC designated hate group SEGM to provide Continuing Medical Education credits to doctors--the course was suspended.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Suspension is not enough. We call on WSU to:
- Fully revoke SEGM’s CME accreditation
- Implement stronger review and oversight procedures
- Make gender affirming curriculum a required standard for all educated within the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Take action here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
- Fully revoke SEGM’s CME accreditation
- Implement stronger review and oversight procedures
- Make gender affirming curriculum a required standard for all educated within the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Take action here: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
Tell WSU that Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience is UNACCEPTABLE!
Link in bio to take action, or go to: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
If you're part of an organization who would like to support this, email us at info@spectrumcenterspokane.org.
Link in our bio to file a formal complaint with ACCME.
Link in bio to take action, or go to: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
If you're part of an organization who would like to support this, email us at info@spectrumcenterspokane.org.
Link in our bio to file a formal complaint with ACCME.
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tell WSU that Anti-LGBTQ+ Pseudoscience is UNACCEPTABLE!
Link in bio to take action, or go to: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
If you're part of an organization who would like to support this, email us at info@spectrumcenterspokane.org.
Link in our bio to file a formal complaint with ACCME.
Link in bio to take action, or go to: tinyurl.com/WSUACTION
If you're part of an organization who would like to support this, email us at info@spectrumcenterspokane.org.
Link in our bio to file a formal complaint with ACCME.
Happening TOMORROW at 4 PM! We are asking parents of CVSD to join us in supporting trans youth by providing public comment at tomorrow's special meeting.
This meeting is VIRTUAL! - Link to sign up to provide public comment is in our bio!
This meeting is VIRTUAL! - Link to sign up to provide public comment is in our bio!
August 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Happening TOMORROW at 4 PM! We are asking parents of CVSD to join us in supporting trans youth by providing public comment at tomorrow's special meeting.
This meeting is VIRTUAL! - Link to sign up to provide public comment is in our bio!
This meeting is VIRTUAL! - Link to sign up to provide public comment is in our bio!
Spectrum Center Spokane will be closed from July 28th-August 1st for our team Summer Hiatus.
During this break our pantry will be closed and our office will be closed.
Our youth support group will still be running Tuesday at 6pm.
We are here, we are queer, and rest is important
During this break our pantry will be closed and our office will be closed.
Our youth support group will still be running Tuesday at 6pm.
We are here, we are queer, and rest is important
July 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Spectrum Center Spokane will be closed from July 28th-August 1st for our team Summer Hiatus.
During this break our pantry will be closed and our office will be closed.
Our youth support group will still be running Tuesday at 6pm.
We are here, we are queer, and rest is important
During this break our pantry will be closed and our office will be closed.
Our youth support group will still be running Tuesday at 6pm.
We are here, we are queer, and rest is important
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Join us for a 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Debrief next week.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
July 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Join us for a 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Debrief next week.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
Join us for a 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Debrief next week.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
July 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Join us for a 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Debrief next week.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
7/23 - 6-8PM - Nyne Bar & Bistro (232 W Sprague Ave)
If you can't make this one, don't fret! We have more upcoming, but go ahead and DM us, or shoot an email to info@spectrumcenterspokane.org if you can't make it and want to attend the next one.
Update - this event will be FREE for folks ages 18-24, with a DJ + dance party after performances 🎉
Ready to have some fun this weekend? 🌈🤩 THIS Saturday 7/12 @ the Garland Theater!
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
July 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Update - this event will be FREE for folks ages 18-24, with a DJ + dance party after performances 🎉
Ready to have some fun this weekend? 🌈🤩 THIS Saturday 7/12 @ the Garland Theater!
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
July 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Ready to have some fun this weekend? 🌈🤩 THIS Saturday 7/12 @ the Garland Theater!
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
If you support the Latino community (and can swing a ticket) this is a great opportunity to SHOW UP ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Tickets available at www.holdmyticket.com, $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.
This party is 18+ ⚠️😇
*Important*
Trans Lifeline is on a short break until July 14th. 🏳️⚧️
In light of the LGBTQ+ youth specific branch of the 988 hotline being shut down, we wanted to highlight all the resources that are available and committed to not going anywhere. ❤️🏳️⚧️🌈
Trans Lifeline is on a short break until July 14th. 🏳️⚧️
In light of the LGBTQ+ youth specific branch of the 988 hotline being shut down, we wanted to highlight all the resources that are available and committed to not going anywhere. ❤️🏳️⚧️🌈
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
*Important*
Trans Lifeline is on a short break until July 14th. 🏳️⚧️
In light of the LGBTQ+ youth specific branch of the 988 hotline being shut down, we wanted to highlight all the resources that are available and committed to not going anywhere. ❤️🏳️⚧️🌈
Trans Lifeline is on a short break until July 14th. 🏳️⚧️
In light of the LGBTQ+ youth specific branch of the 988 hotline being shut down, we wanted to highlight all the resources that are available and committed to not going anywhere. ❤️🏳️⚧️🌈
We're here, we're queer, and we've got merch all year! Just because June is ending doesn't mean Pride is over. We are here to celebrate, support, and uplift the 2SLGBTQIA+ community everyday. All proceeds go directly to supporting our year round programming for the community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
June 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We're here, we're queer, and we've got merch all year! Just because June is ending doesn't mean Pride is over. We are here to celebrate, support, and uplift the 2SLGBTQIA+ community everyday. All proceeds go directly to supporting our year round programming for the community. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈Need a shirt as uniquely queer as you are? 🏳️⚧️
Check out our merch store at spectrumcenter.threadless.com featuring designs created by local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members!
All proceeds go directly toward supporting Spectrum's programming, resources, and events that uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Check out our merch store at spectrumcenter.threadless.com featuring designs created by local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members!
All proceeds go directly toward supporting Spectrum's programming, resources, and events that uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
🏳️🌈Need a shirt as uniquely queer as you are? 🏳️⚧️
Check out our merch store at spectrumcenter.threadless.com featuring designs created by local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members!
All proceeds go directly toward supporting Spectrum's programming, resources, and events that uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Check out our merch store at spectrumcenter.threadless.com featuring designs created by local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members!
All proceeds go directly toward supporting Spectrum's programming, resources, and events that uplift our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our June Splash Bash event, part of our queer and trans summer swim party series! Sign up for July's at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ju...
To learn more go to www.spectrumcenterspokane.org/splashbash
To learn more go to www.spectrumcenterspokane.org/splashbash
July Splash Bash
Join us for Splash Bash, a joyful, all-ages swim event created by and for the queer and trans community! Hosted in partnership by Spectrum Center, Odyssey Youth Center, and Trans Spokane, this is a sp...
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June 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our June Splash Bash event, part of our queer and trans summer swim party series! Sign up for July's at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ju...
To learn more go to www.spectrumcenterspokane.org/splashbash
To learn more go to www.spectrumcenterspokane.org/splashbash
🏳️⚧️ PASSPORT UPDATES 🏳️⚧️ We've been keeping an eye on how things play out following the recent development in Orr v. Trump... ACLU has recommended folks wait until at least 6/25 if possible before taking action re: passports, and check their FAQ (linked in our bio) for updates as they develop.
June 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🏳️⚧️ PASSPORT UPDATES 🏳️⚧️ We've been keeping an eye on how things play out following the recent development in Orr v. Trump... ACLU has recommended folks wait until at least 6/25 if possible before taking action re: passports, and check their FAQ (linked in our bio) for updates as they develop.
Need some new Pride swag? Come check out our store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Spectrum Center's Shop | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more
spectrumcenter's Shop
spectrumcenter.threadless.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Need some new Pride swag? Come check out our store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Ready for Pride? Come check out our new swag store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Ready for Pride? Come check out our new swag store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Still here. Still proud. Still showing up for each other and for justice. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✊
We celebrate Pride with love and resistance. We honor our history by standing against the violence we witnessed this week from ICE, from the police, from the systems that continue to harm our communities.
We celebrate Pride with love and resistance. We honor our history by standing against the violence we witnessed this week from ICE, from the police, from the systems that continue to harm our communities.
June 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Still here. Still proud. Still showing up for each other and for justice. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✊
We celebrate Pride with love and resistance. We honor our history by standing against the violence we witnessed this week from ICE, from the police, from the systems that continue to harm our communities.
We celebrate Pride with love and resistance. We honor our history by standing against the violence we witnessed this week from ICE, from the police, from the systems that continue to harm our communities.
URGENT CALL TO ACTION 🚨 LINK IN BIO
This morning, the House passed a budget proposal containing sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
This budget would END Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare. This measure would impact trans Americans of ALL ages.
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS! DEMAND THEY STOP THIS BILL
This morning, the House passed a budget proposal containing sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
This budget would END Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare. This measure would impact trans Americans of ALL ages.
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS! DEMAND THEY STOP THIS BILL
May 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
URGENT CALL TO ACTION 🚨 LINK IN BIO
This morning, the House passed a budget proposal containing sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
This budget would END Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare. This measure would impact trans Americans of ALL ages.
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS! DEMAND THEY STOP THIS BILL
This morning, the House passed a budget proposal containing sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
This budget would END Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare. This measure would impact trans Americans of ALL ages.
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS! DEMAND THEY STOP THIS BILL
Ready for Pride? Come check out our new swag store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Ready for Pride? Come check out our new swag store. Shop products made by local queer designers. All proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Center Spokane. Check it out at spectrumcenter.threadless.com 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
In light of Spokane City Council’s upcoming vote on the LGBTQIA2S+ Protections Ordinance… Join us for our public testimony workshops! RSVP at the link in our bio. Masks HIGHLY encouraged - and provided 😷🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
1st workshop: Wednesday 4/16 @ 6PM
2nd workshop: Wednesday 4/23 @ 6PM
1st workshop: Wednesday 4/16 @ 6PM
2nd workshop: Wednesday 4/23 @ 6PM
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In light of Spokane City Council’s upcoming vote on the LGBTQIA2S+ Protections Ordinance… Join us for our public testimony workshops! RSVP at the link in our bio. Masks HIGHLY encouraged - and provided 😷🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
1st workshop: Wednesday 4/16 @ 6PM
2nd workshop: Wednesday 4/23 @ 6PM
1st workshop: Wednesday 4/16 @ 6PM
2nd workshop: Wednesday 4/23 @ 6PM
WA Statewide Call to Action! Link in our bio. Urge your reps to vote NO on both amendments 7 & 8! This vote will NOT change the athletics policy for over 700 schools in WA, unless state law changes, but we can't let this go down quietly!
@wiaawa.bsky.social You should be ashamed of yourselves.
@wiaawa.bsky.social You should be ashamed of yourselves.
April 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
WA Statewide Call to Action! Link in our bio. Urge your reps to vote NO on both amendments 7 & 8! This vote will NOT change the athletics policy for over 700 schools in WA, unless state law changes, but we can't let this go down quietly!
@wiaawa.bsky.social You should be ashamed of yourselves.
@wiaawa.bsky.social You should be ashamed of yourselves.
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Meet our reporters @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social. They've reported on education for decades — and have been closely tracking President Trump’s changes to the Department of Education.
👉 Our secure tip line on Signal: 917-512-0201.
👉 Our secure tip line on Signal: 917-512-0201.
March 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Meet our reporters @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social. They've reported on education for decades — and have been closely tracking President Trump’s changes to the Department of Education.
👉 Our secure tip line on Signal: 917-512-0201.
👉 Our secure tip line on Signal: 917-512-0201.
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The Pentagon owns 145 golf courses. As Trump cuts key government services, we found it aims to spend on sand traps and clubhouses. interc.pt/4kQBQWa
March 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Pentagon owns 145 golf courses. As Trump cuts key government services, we found it aims to spend on sand traps and clubhouses. interc.pt/4kQBQWa
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Transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex people (TGNCNBI) might be wondering what they should know following recent discriminatory changes to passport & federal ID policies. We’ve updated our identity documents resource page with developments. ➡️ lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checkli...
March 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, and intersex people (TGNCNBI) might be wondering what they should know following recent discriminatory changes to passport & federal ID policies. We’ve updated our identity documents resource page with developments. ➡️ lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checkli...