The Queer Face of War

The Queer Face of War is the first in-depth visual and oral history of an LGBTQ+ community in war. Award-winning photographer and journalist J. Lester Feder presents portraits and profiles of queer Ukrainians, capturing both their vulnerabilities in conflict—and the ways they feel especially called to fight.

Oct 30, 2025

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4 min read

Queer Visibility Is Power

This has become my mantra for this project, a lesson I learned from Ukrainians like Oleksii Polukhin.

J. Lester Feder

Queer lives, war, and democracy: my new book from Ukraine

Oct 22, 2025

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4 min read

Queer lives, war, and democracy: my new book from Ukraine

During my trips to Ukraine, I realized I was building a historic collection of portraits and oral history that give a broad look at a queer community in war.

J. Lester Feder

My 1st book, The Queer Face of War, is out!

Oct 21, 2025

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4 min read

My 1st book, The Queer Face of War, is out!

During my trips to Ukraine, I realized I was building a historic collection of portraits and oral history that give a broad look at a queer community in war.

J. Lester Feder