Journalist and author J. Lester Feder brings rare depth and humanity to global conflict reporting in The Queer Face of War. Through intimate portraits of LGBTQ+ people living through war, displacement, and political upheaval, Feder reveals the overlooked stories that shape our understanding of identity, resilience, and survival.

His work challenges dominant narratives and illuminates the courage of queer communities navigating some of the world’s most volatile regions. A former foreign correspondent with years spent reporting across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, Feder is known for his meticulous research, his compassion for the people he interviews, and his commitment to documenting queer lives in places where visibility can be dangerous.

Join us as he shares the stories behind the book, the communities that shaped it, and why queer perspectives are essential to understanding global conflict today.