Freelance Work

My writing has appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, The Counter, Washington City Paper, Curbed, Thrillist, and more. Though I began freelancing in 2008, most of my time between 2013 and 2019 was focused on my work at the Austin Chronicle. I continue to freelance for the News and Screens section of the alt-weekly.

Smithsonian Magazine
- “The Rise and Fall of America’s Lesbian Bars; Only 15 nightlife spaces dedicated to queer and gay women remain in the U.S.,” Jan. 2021
The Counter
- “Living with an eating disorder as America unravels means navigating dual identity crises,” July 2020
Thrillist
- “How to Support Austin’s Queer Community During Pride,” June 2020
Curbed Austin
- “What Renters Need To Know During Coronavirus,” April 2020
AfterEllen
- “Why I Wanted More From Carol,” Jan. 2016
HealthyWomen
- “Do Transgender Women Experience Menopause?” Oct. 2020
- “Almost Half the World Will Go Through Menopause. Let’s Talk About It.” March, 2021
- “The Connection Between Obesity and COVID-19,” Nov. 2020
- “Dealing With Rage During the Perimenopause Transition and Beyond,” Sept. 2020
- “Menopausal and Feeling Forgetful? Brain Fog Might Be to Blame,” Oct. 2020

Texas Observer
- “A New Group of Sexual Assault Survivors in Texas is Seeking Systemic Reform,” March 2021
Washington City Paper
- “The State of Capital Pride in 2021,” Cut ties with MPD, virtual events, and simmering tension, March 2021
- “A Year Without Pride: D.C.’s LGBTQ community is remaining resilient in the midst of a pandemic,” Nov. 2020
- “A New Resident’s Guide to Voting,” Oct. 2020
- Contributed to “D.C. At-Large Councilmember Voters Guide 2020,” Oct. 2020
Austin Chronicle
- An Army of Women Tells the Story of a Criminal Justice Crusade in Austin, Julie Lunde Lillesæter shines a light on the women who made Austin a better place for rape survivors, March 2024
- City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors, Feb. 2022
- Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors, $580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases, June 2021
- After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court, Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March, Feb. 2021
- “Travis County D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors,” D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice, Feb. 2021
- Rape Survivor Wins in Civil Court, After plea deal, defendant hit with $2 million in damages, Jan. 2021

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