BJ (he/they)

Baxstar Jonmarie is a queer, trans journalist and content creator passionate about the wide intersection of justice, identity, magic, and science. He is a Canadian immigrant living in southern Mexico with his husband and two cats.

BJ has written for a number of popular publications over the past decade of their career, including Yahoo!, Esquire, Playboy, Lonely Planet, and TIME. They have also been involved with content projects for major brands such as Marriott, Gilead Sciences, the Avocado from Mexico marketing board, and Choice Hotels.

Here are a few of the pieces BJ is most proud of:

Why More People Are Coming Out as Trans in the Pandemic for Elemental

This Is What Sex Ed Looks Like Across the Country for Esquire

Pronouns and Privacy in Higher Ed for Wiley's Diversity in Research Jobs blog

Gender-affirming tattooing can bring post-op euphoria for Xtra Magazine

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