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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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Alberta’s Divided Heart: Queer Life in the “Texas of Canada”

Edmonton, Alberta — sometimes called the “Texas of Canada” — is a place of contrasts for 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities. On my latest road trip, I explored the complexities of queer life in this Prairie city: from threats and protests to the resilience of transgender-owned businesses and queer joy in unexpected spaces. As Canada reckons…
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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.