Tag: Grassroots activism
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Trans Joy in Action: Thea’s Journey, Advocacy, and the Power of Trans Community in Virginia
Thea’s journey in Virginia Beach shows how visibility and community can transform challenges into courage. Through the Calos Coalition’s initiatives such as the monthly Trans Family Dinners and Trans Wish List, she creates spaces of trans joy, direct support, and chosen family, reminding us that even in difficult times, we can lift each other up…
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Hands Off Protests: Millions Marching and Why Every Act of Resistance Counts
On April 5, 2025, introverted me joins in on the Hands Off protests in D.C., joining millions against the erosion of democracy and civil rights. Despite personal barriers, showing up in the best way you know how is so important. For me, this means sharing stories through the photo project to protest our societal constructs…
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Dawson City: A Gold Rush Town with a Touch of Queer Magic
What’s a queer photographer doing chasing drag shows and northern lights just 150 miles shy of the Arctic Circle? I took a 600-mile detour to Dawson City, Yukon — a quirky, gold rush town with a surprisingly vibrant queer pulse, off-grid living, and a zero-bigots, lots-of-joy vibe.