I am currently obtaining my MS in Journalism at Northwestern University, in the Social Justice & Solutions journalism specialization. My focus includes all human-rights oriented issues, but particularly the intersection of Appalachian issues & justice efforts with LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, and the opioid crisis.
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We Exist
Queer Resistance in Southern Appalachia
I will be presenting my film at the Academy-Award qualifying AmDocs film festival in Palm Springs, CA, in March of 2024.
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02 + 03
Inmate Pay Raise
A news story about an inmate pay raise in Dane County, which was prompted by an investigation conducted by myself and reporter Lucas Robinson at the Wisconsin State Journal -- as expounded on in this piece.
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04
Meet Sam Kirk
A succinct profile on Chicago-based artist and LGBTQ+ activist Sam Kirk.
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05
Discover “Obscura,” A Queer, Chologoth Burlesque Group
A news story covering a Pilsen-based burlesque group striving to promote diversity, inclusion, and community.
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"If I Cannot Move Heaven, I Will Raise Hell:" On the Trope of LGBTQ+ Villains
Part academic analysis, part pop-culture essay, this piece explores the rising trend of fictional queer villains created by and for LGBTQ+ people. it is published in the inaugural issue of the Queen Mab Literary Magazine, of which I am proud to be the co-founder. ● Click image to read.