Author Profile Samantha Allen Dr. Samantha Allen, a contributing opinion columnist, is the author most recently of Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States, a reported travelogue. Her debut Love & Estrogen tells the unforgettable story of Samantha meeting her wife in a Kinsey Institute elevator—a real-life queer rom-com. Samantha has appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and C-SPAN’s “Book TV,” as well as several radio programs and podcasts.
Opinion 2020 was the year (almost) none of us were OK The pandemic made plain an intolerable crisis of economic inequality. by Samantha Allen / December 22, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Culture Dynasty status? Seattle Storm wins WNBA championship again The powerhouse franchise has become the city's most triumphant sports organization — and they still don't have a permanent home arena. by Samantha Allen / October 6, 2020
Opinion Amy Coney Barrett and the false fight between religion, LGBTQ rights As we debate the Supreme Court nominee, let’s remember: Many LGBTQ people are religious, and many religions have affirmed their rights. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2020
Opinion Seattle Storm dominate WNBA while fighting for Black lives The winning basketball team is a model for sustained and creative political engagement. Will Seattleites follow the players' lead? by Samantha Allen / August 11, 2020
Opinion The Supreme Court rules there is no un-queering America Today's decision in favor of LGBTQ employment protections confirms that being pro-LGBTQ is the American way. by Samantha Allen / June 15, 2020
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Opinion What does a transplant owe to Seattle? I couldn't do everything to become an ethical citizen of my new home, but I could do something. by Samantha Allen / February 17, 2020
Opinion 'Growing fond of the gloom': How Seattle became home Everywhere I went in 2019, I found myself missing a piece of the city. by Samantha Allen / December 25, 2019
Culture Neon is a symbol of Seattle's past. What will illuminate its future? The city's most iconic signs are losing their vaunted glow to LED replacements. But not everyone is giving up on neon. by Samantha Allen / September 20, 2019
