Dago Bailon puts on some of the finishing touches to his make up as he becomes Melissa, his alter ego. At a minimum, this process takes about an hour for the make up alone. "I love becoming another person," Dago said. "It makes me feel like I'm in the theater all over again." (Dominic Valente/JMC 451)
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By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025Representative Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz, speaking with Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn, (left) Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, (left middle) and Emcee Adam Mockler (MeidasTouch) (right) at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.
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By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025MoveOn Field Organizer Christian Pierce speaking at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.
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By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn, speaking at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.