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Luke Baines on Jade Hassouné’s Instagram stories (4/7/2022)

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Old! photo of Luke with Brian Hui

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Old!Photo of Luke by Nick Gilligan 

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Luke Baines on his Instagram story a few days ago.

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ㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ You're on my mind ㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤ Been there all night ㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤㅤ I've been missing seeing my midnight queen

CRACKSHIP manip → Madelaine Petsch x Luke Baines

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lukebaines: Earlier this year I traveled to Central America with @OxfamAmerica to listen to people affected by the migration crisis, and this week I was fortunate enough to be able to share their stories with representatives for the US Government. (on 12/16/2019. The rest of the caption is under the readmore)

I can’t begin to explain how honored I feel to be afforded that privilege - to stand alongside the fiercely intelligent policy advisors at Oxfam who work tirelessly to advocate for those in need, and the organization’s Sister Ambassadors like @dorothymcauliffeva + @chefaleschrader, who use their influence on a daily basis to affect change. Never in my life would I have thought I would have the opportunity to address political icons like @speakerpelosi, or have heartfelt discussions with representatives like @replindasanchez, both of whom, astounded me with their compassion and grace... we may have even shared a tear (or two). The opportunity was truly an honor. But the biggest honor, was being able to speak on behalf of the people who are living this fight every single day - thank you for trusting me with your stories. Your belief means the world to me, and I want you to know that people are listening. People do care. Every single person I spoke to on Capital Hill empathizes with you, and contrary to the rhetoric of the current administration, is fighting for your right to be embraced in this country with an open heart.

We have a long way to go with the #NorthernBorderStabilizationAct, but we’re garnering support one member of Congress at a time, and that is something.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, including you, the followers. Without you, I wouldn’t be in a position to get into these rooms. One of the things I spoke about with the representatives was the willingness of global citizens, especially young people, to engage on issues that matter. I told them how tirelessly you all worked on the #LoveForYemen campaign, and how much you care. You may not have been in the meetings with me, but I shared some of the direct messages you sent, and told them stories of how you’ve helped affect change. They were in awe of your power. Never forget that your voice matters, and never stop using it.

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lukebaines: An outtake from my first photoshoot... 10 years ago, and still moody as ever. My biggest dream was to be able to write “actor” under occupation on immigration forms. It took me a minute, but I got there. Here’s to the next 10, hopefully with a few more smiles.  (on 12/30/2019)

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lukebaines: Happiness is. (on 1/1/2020)