SAFETY
‘Watch my Mimosa’: The Last Moments of Two Venture-N Regulars
‘Watch my Mimosa’: The Last Moments of Two Venture-N Regulars
SAFETY
‘Watch my Mimosa’: The Last Moments of Two Venture-N Regulars
‘Watch my Mimosa’: The Last Moments of Two Venture-N Regulars
SAFETY
The Venture-N Shooting is Being Called a Hate Crime. Arizona Law Leaves a Gap.
Tucson police say the attack was motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ hate, but state law provides no standalone hate crime charge. Because the suspected shooter died, there will be no prosecution or sentencing enhancement in this case.
POLITICS
After Tucson's Deadly Attack, Gov. Katie Hobbs Was Slow to Speak Publicly
By the time elected officials and community groups across the U.S. were posting online condemning the attack, Hobbs, a vocal advocate for Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community who is seeking reelection, did not publicly address the shooting until a reporter asked her.
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POLITICS
POLITICS
The “Independent” Voices in Arizona’s Voter Guide Aren’t Always So Independent
A LOOKOUT analysis of 594 submissions found that more than 200 were handled by just four people working across political groups, while the state does not fact-check the arguments it prints.
POLITICS
Queer Activists Are Living in a Tree to Stop Trump’s Border Wall
In southern Arizona, a predominantly queer and femme protest camp is risking arrest to protect a cottonwood and stop a $500 million border wall project.
ELECTIONS
Election Distrust is Not Just a Republican Thing
New LOOKOUT survey found fewer than 30% of Democrats and Independents fully trust U.S. elections. Instead of the right’s fraud claims, they blame gerrymandering, voter suppression, money in politics and fears of federal interference.
POLITICS
Robert Wallace Is Fringe. He Also Might Be the Future.
The openly gay Republican has built his political career opposing LGBTQ+ inclusion — particularly transgender rights. He's reposted antisemitic conspiracy theories and claimed to be a reincarnated "Black gangbanger." Still, he's been endorsed by sitting and past lawmakers.
CULTURE
CULTURE
Phoenix Pride Faces Uncertain Future After Bankruptcy Filing
The LGBTQ+ nonprofit is restructuring its finances while preparing for its October festival and facing an Aug. 26 deadline in bankruptcy court.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Pickles, Porn, and Grass: Check Out These Zines!
The Phoenix-based operator of Wasted Ink Zine Distro gives a rundown of what zines are popping off, what reads are worth re-opening, and how they all help make sense of our world.
CULTURE
What Can the Colorado River Offer Queer Communities?
As more queer travelers take to the river, some Grand Canyon outfitters are rethinking what safety means — both on the water and off it.
SAFETY
The Fight Over Phoenix’s Parks Is Really a Fight Over What Happens to the Homeless
As Phoenix cracks down on outreach in public parks, advocates, doctors, neighborhood leaders and unhoused residents share concerns over what comes next, and question if the city is helping anyone.
SAFETY
SAFETY
A Trans Woman Detained in a Deadly Arizona Detention Center Refuses to be Silent
Karla Saenz alleges neglect and transphobia, but also found fortitude and solidarity inside a detention camp.
SAFETY
The Fight Over Phoenix’s Parks Is Really a Fight Over What Happens to the Homeless
As Phoenix cracks down on outreach in public parks, advocates, doctors, neighborhood leaders and unhoused residents share concerns over what comes next, and question if the city is helping anyone.
SAFETY
A Trans Woman Says She Was Handcuffed to a Wheelchair at an Arizona Immigration Camp
Genesis says she was restrained and interrogated for hours after being accused of soliciting sex. Her account, shared with Rep. Yassamin Ansari, adds to growing allegations of abuse inside Eloy Detention Center.
SAFETY
They Followed the Rules. Now They’re Being Targeted for Deportation.
As federal officials increase scrutiny of humanitarian programs, immigrants with U visas, DACA and other protections face new uncertainty.
HEALTH
HEALTH
It’s 90 Degrees At Night. Where are Phoenix’s Homeless Supposed To Go?
When the libraries close and the cooling centers shut down, there’s nowhere left to hide from the heat. Six Phoenix residents told us how they survive the night on the streets.
HEALTH
Phoenix City Council Votes To Restrict Food, Medical Care in Parks
Council makes sweeping restrictions on harm reduction outreach and food distribution at city parks — a move critics say will cost lives.
HEALTH
These People Publicly Injected Hormones to Make a Statement
At a public hormone injection event in Tucson, participants challenged stigma and growing political attacks on gender-affirming care.
HEALTH
HIV Advocates Warn Phoenix Ordinance Prioritizes Fear Over Public Health
Providers warn the city’s park ordinance could undermine HIV prevention efforts targeting unhoused residents.
ESPANOL
ESPANOL
“Eran auténticamente quienes eran”: Tucson recuerda a las víctimas del tiroteo de Venture-N
Mientras se acumulaban flores y velas frente a Venture-N, amigos y clientes habituales compartían recuerdos de Cameron Davis Capara y Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, dos hombres que perdieron la vida afuera del bar en Tucson.
ESPANOL
Dos víctimas mortales en Tucson por presunto ataque de odio contra la comunidad LGBTQ+
Esta historia fue publicada originalmente por Conecta Arizona, un medio de noticias comunitarias en español que cubre la región fronteriza.
ESPANOL
"Nada ni nadie robará mi identidad"
Una solicitante de asilo venezolana transgénero relata sus 44 días en uno de los centros de detención más mortíferos del país.
ESPANOL
Dentro de la lucha poco convencional de Arizona contra el VIH
Los trabajadores de salud pública de Arizona están reemplazando los modelos tradicionales de clínicas con alcance en las calles para llegar a personas que de otro modo podrían quedar fuera del sistema.
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