News and Features
What's happening with the Chicago Pride Parade?
Windy City Times
After uncovering that the city planned to downsize Chicago's Pride Parade by 50% in 2024, I wrote a series of articles about the changes, culminating into a deep dive on why the parade is being shortened and how the community has responded.
Democratic National Convention coverage
Windy City Times
I covered the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago through an LGBTQ+ lens. I attended LGBTQ+ caucus meetings, political parties and the convention itself to report on everything from queer representation at the DNC to the party's LGBTQ+ platform and inclusion in speeches.
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DNC Day 4: Harris alludes to LGBTQ+ rights in ’new way forward’ nomination speech
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DNC Day 3: LGBTQ+ Caucus honors political pioneers, while Walz and Buttigieg address Democratic Party
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DNC Day 2: LGBTQ+ politicians celebrated at Victory Fund reception before Obamas, Pritzker take convention stage
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DNC Day 1: LGBTQ+ leaders, politicians rally behind Kamala Harris on first day of DNC
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Pre-DNC: As Chicago prepares to host DNC, former delegates reflect on LGBTQ+ inclusion at previous conventions
Epiphany Center for the Arts retrospective celebrates the multifaceted David Lee Csicsko
Chicago Sun-Times
“This is an exhibit that reflects who I am, and I’m a complex person,” said Csicsko, who is known for his large-scale mosaics and colorful graphic design.
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LGBTQ+ Families series
Block Club Chicago
I celebrated Pride Month in 2023 by writing a five-part series profiling queer families — chosen and biological — across Chicago.
