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Queer Politician Q & A: WA State Senator Jamie Pedersen
Jamie PedersenState Senator LD 43/Senate Majority LeaderSeattle, Washington What are the major issues that are getting you into public service as a politician? My original motivation for running for the

Queer Politician Q & A: Jaelynn Scott for WA State Rep LD37
Jaelynn ScottState Rep LD 37Seattle, Washington What are the major issues that are getting you into public service as a politician? I’m running to continue the tradition of firsts in

Queer Politician Q & A: Matthew Adams for CA Assembly D9
Matthew AdamsCA State Assembly District 9Lodi, CA What are the major issues that are getting you into public service as a politician? I am driven to enter public service because

Queer Politician Q & A: State Senator Claire Wilson of WA
Claire WilsonState Senator LD 30Federal Way, Washington What was the first major issue that got you into public service as a politician? The first major issue that got me into

Queer Politicians Q & A: Oregon State Rep Ben Bowman
Ben BowmanRe-election for State Representative, 25th DistrictTigard, Oregon What was the first major issue that got you into public service as a politician? Public education. I come from a long

Queer (Ally) Artist Q & A: Esther Garcia of WA
Name: Esther Garcia Type of Artist: Costume Designer for Village Theatre in Issaquah, WA Location: Seattle What mediums do you use for your art? Being a Costume Designer is a multi-disciplinary art form.
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Queer Activist Q & A: Benny Ilac of Montana
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

Queer Betterment Pros Q & A: Dr. Kelly Quick of Montana
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

Queer Betterment Pros Q & A: Jen Brown of Montana
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

Queer Betterment Professional Q & A: Anne Harris of Montana
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

Queer Non-Profit Leaders Q & A: Andy Nelson of Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center
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?

ICYMI For March
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






