Name: Deaunte Damper Organizations: King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Converge Media Location: Seattle, WA When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate,
Name: Jenna Damron Organization: ACLU of Idaho, Statewide LGBTQ+ Rights Strategist Location: Boise, ID When did you start getting involved with being an advocate and why? I got involved in
Name: Joey Wieser Organization: Independent Advocate & Digital Strategist Location: Seattle, WA (currently in Los Angeles, CA) When did you start getting involved with activism and why? My activism really
Name: Preston Pace Company Name: Boise Trans Joy Location: Boise, ID When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate and why? I’ve been an advocate for mental health
Name: Benny Ilac Company Name: Montana Trans Joy Location: Missoula, MT When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate and why? I first became involved with
Name: Michaela Rose Profession: Hair stylist and Salon owner Company: Created in Chaos Salon in Boise, ID How did you get started working in this industry? I started out as a
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Bozeman, Montana is a charming city that can offer a unique travel experience for LGBTQ+ travelers. It has stunning natural beauty and is located at the base of the Rocky
Name: Benny Ilac Company Name: Montana Trans Joy Location: Missoula, MT When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate and why? I first became involved with
Name: Dr. Kelly Quick Profession: Professor of Exercise Science Company: University of Providence of Great Falls, MT How long have you been helping people become better? I have been involved
Name: Jen Brown Profession: Certified Master Personal Trainer / Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor Company: Peak Health & Wellness How long have you been helping people become better? I have been
Name: Anne Harris Profession: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Company: The Montana Family Center How long have you been helping people become better? I began my mental health career as a
Name: Andy Nelson (he/him)Organization: Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center Years Serving the Community: 8 When did you start working in nonprofit organizations and what was it that helped youdecide to make this your career?
Washington:Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes themost comprehensive statewide protections in the nation, was signed into law on March 25th. The
In a virtual webinar hosted by GenPride, a packed online room gathered for the kickoff of the organization’s 2025 programming under what staff called the “Queering Intersectional Aging Framework” —
At the Victory Institute’s Leadership Summit this past weekend, a panel of LGBTQ elected officials and candidates offered a candid look at what it takes to run for office—and to
The Seattle Women’s Chorus introduced its new resident conductor, Beth Ann Bonnecroy, this weekend, and she’s a wonderful addition. Engaging, expressive, and clearly connected to the singers, Bonnecroy led the
By Noah Sebourn I was barely out of diapers when I was first introduced to Patti LuPone through her spellbinding tour de force as Evita, followed by her nurturing turn
Checking In is a new periodic column where we ask Europeans about their views on the USA. This week’s question: If you were to be offered a great job in
Name: Deaunte Damper Organizations: King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Converge Media Location: Seattle, WA When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate,
