It's your friendly weekly digest that breaks down the stories that ran in the paper this week! (Plus a look at the most-read stories on the Slog last week.)
For our cover story, Rich Smith talked with Russian graphic journalist Victoria Lomasko about her work, which sheds light on her motherland's marginalized communities and the repercussions of dissidence. Also featured this week is Bill Savage on the cowardice of American neo-Nazis. Ann Romano also helps us recall what the hell happened from March 20 to 26 in One Day at a Time."
In Open City, Chase Burns checks in with Old Witch and Cookie Couture who are bringing Capitol Hill's drag to West Seattle; I, Anonymous gets some sensual healing from a doctor; and News Bot brings us tidings from 2061 when the new owners of House Speaker Paul Ryan's estate are gleefully melting his commemorative plaque.
For News, Sydney Brownstone tells us how leaders of Seattle refuse to back down in the wake of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' threats to pull Justice Department grants from sanctuary cities.
In Visual Art, Emily Pothast takes us through the weird and wonderful virtual reality of MSHR's Nested Transmuter Cycle. Our Film section includes Charles Mudede's rumination on Amazon's attempts to put God in space with its new Oasis pilot, Erik Henriksen's review of The Discovery's overly earnest search for meaning, Ciara Dolan laments The Zookeeper’s Wife's poor retelling of its namesake novel, Robert Ham on the pain and suffering of Frantz, Kathy Fennessy taking an emotional rollercoaster ride with Strike a Pose, and Mudede's discussion on the white-washing of the live-action Ghost in the Shell.
In Music, Sean Nelson tells us about the evolution of punk/rap/rant/dance duo Sleaford Mods, Dave Segal explains why we should give a fuck about Diamanda Galás, and Emilly Prado explains how Black Violin strings together hip-hop and classical music.
Just about everyone who's visited Capitol Hill has caught a glimpse of our Person of Interest, Raven Scott. Rich Smith asks the skipping jestress why she does what she does. Meanwhile, Charles Mudede tells us what he enjoys about the epicurean life and why dying with money in your bank is a horrible decision. Live fast, die broke y'all.
And, of course, there's Free Will Astrology, and Savage Love, in which Dan Savage shares his thoughts on truth-telling, low-pressure compromises, and the wonders of masturbation.
MOST READ STORIES ON SLOG FOR THIS WEEK:
1) Trump Administration Attacks LGBT Community On Three Fronts Over Last 24 Hours
2) More Than 1,000 People Are Moving to Seattle Every Week, Census Report Shows
3) Never Forget: Dave Reichert Voted for Trumpcare
6) This Is a Big Fucking Deal: Flynn Wants Immunity
7) Once a Haven of Class and Racial Diversity, the First Hill McDonald's Closes
8) Person of Interest: Raven Scott
