Bailon applies the makeup he mixes himself as he stands in front of his full body mirror. Bailon raises money with the shows he puts on as Melissa, his alter ego. He and a few other of his trans friends pull in as much as 500 dollars a weekend, each. (Dominic Valente/JMC451)
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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.