A year marked by devastating gun violence, reproductive rights battles, and climate change activism was captured through powerful photographs by The Guardian US’s team of photographers.
Monica Kelly traveled to Florida with her husband for an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with trisomy 13. Now, she is part of a group suing their home state of Tennessee for denying medically necessary abortions.
In Hawaii, community-led efforts aim to mitigate food insecurity among survivors of the 2023 Maui fires. Volunteers unload fresh produce at the Nāpili Park emergency resource center.
Kaylin Hayman, a child actor in California, helped pass an AI-regulation law after learning that a predator had used AI to create child-sex-abuse materials featuring her images.
The fight for Asian representation and trauma healing was also documented, with Shally Ung, who survived the Star Ballroom Dance Studio shooting, sharing her story. Therapy is often taboo among Asians, but some elders are embracing it as a way to heal.
Photographers captured the stories of survivors like Dion Green, who fought back after surviving a mass shooting in Dayton in 2019. He’s part of a lawsuit against gunmakers and tech companies for their role in the tragedy.
Community-led initiatives to promote water safety and address environmental threats were also highlighted. A swimming lesson program, Black People Will Swim, has provided free lessons to over 2,500 people.
The Guardian US also documented the stories of those fighting for reproductive rights, including Jenifer Adkins, who was denied a medically necessary abortion after her pregnancy was deemed non-emergency by doctors.
Other photographers captured powerful images of activism, resilience, and community building. From climate change activists to LGBTQ+ advocates, their stories were shared through The Guardian US’s lens.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/dec/19/photos-of-the-year