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Treasures of Queer Salem
Join your hosts, Tallow and Nix as we interview members of the Queer community in the Salam/Keizer area to unearth uplifting stories and highlight community resources.
Treasures of Queer Salem
Latest Episodes
S1E17: Moss/Elana, Queer Lobbyist in the Capitol
Meet Moss Elana Lynn (they/them), a queer activist who works on queer issues, healthcare and criminal justice. Together we explore how anyone can get involved and influence the going ons in the Oregon Capitol. We also discuss just how many pets...
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S1E16: Craig, Unapologetically Gay Man and Federal DEI Advocate
Today Craig shares the ups and downs of federal employment in our turbulent era for LGBTQ+ rights and attitudes. Craig is an avid traveler and currently lives in Oregon with his husband, Edison, and their two fur-babies: Mochi and Uni. Craig ha...
S1E15: Georgia, Queer Instigator and Advocate
Today we're chatting with Georgia (She/they/Georgia) a trans Advocate. They tell us about their journey from a victim of trafficking to provider and administrator of programs for LGBTQ+ youth, adults and women.
S1E14: Mathew, From Treasurer To President of Capital Pride 2026
Capital Pride is the big umbrella for the Queer community here in Salem. It organizes the two big pride events we have, Pride in the Park and City Pride, as well as dozens of smaller gatherings. Today we chat with Mathew (he/him) the President ...
S1E13: Maria & Finley, A Family Running For Marion County Commissioner
"Bisexuals give cat energy and Pansexuals give dog energy." Today we chatted with Maria (she/her) who's running for Marion County Commissioner on the behalf of queer and working families and her spouse Finley (they/them). Together they are powe...