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The Queer Face of War

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.

$1k matching grant, new stops added for Europe tour

Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

$1k matching grant, new stops added for Europe tour

Donations to help bring The Queer Face of War to Eurovision etc. will be doubled. Please help me reach my $5,000 goal!

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
The Marriage Equality Battle in Wartime

Apr 2, 2026

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6 min read

The Marriage Equality Battle in Wartime

The Russian invasion created a surge in support for partnership rights for queer soldiers in Ukraine. But now it's facing a backlash.

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
Eurovision to feature The Queer Face of War

Mar 25, 2026

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4 min read

Eurovision to feature The Queer Face of War

Some incredible opportunities coming up to build solidarity with Ukraine and queer people everywhere fighting authoritarianism.

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
Queer Face of War Launch @ MoMA PS1 in NYC

Mar 2, 2026

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2 min read

Queer Face of War Launch @ MoMA PS1 in NYC

Join me and CNN's Miriam Elder for the NYC launch of The Queer Face of War and book signing at MoMA PS1, March 14, 4pm.

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
Putin Versus "Gayropa"

Feb 21, 2026

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11 min read

Putin Versus "Gayropa"

February 24 is the 4th anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion. That same day, an LGBTQ group will be banned as "extremist" in Moscow. The two events are connected.

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
Stories that create change

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Stories that create change

As The Queer Face of War publishes, its stories are fueling a campaign by 10 Ukrainian orgs and All Out to build global support for partnership rights and hate crime protections.

J. Lester Feder
J. Lester Feder
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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.

© 2026 J. Lester Feder.
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