Charissa Lucille (they/them)

Phoenix City Council Considers Ban of Life-Saving Care in Parks

An initial draft of the proposal to LOOKOUT revealed sweeping changes to how community orgs can provide harm-reduction supplies and testing at city parks.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 11, 2025

HEALTH

LOOKOUT Report: Maricopa HIV Deaths Reveal Gaps in Care for the Unhoused

Nearly a quarter of HIV-related deaths in Maricopa County involved people who were housing insecure, but limited data and threatened housing programs leave the scope of the crisis largely unseen.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 10, 2025

CULTURE

How a Tiny Arizona Town Became Home to a National Queer Arts Exhibition

An LGBTQ+-owned gallery in Tubac has become a hub for similar artists, even after some locals pushed back.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Dec 8, 2025

Charissa Lucille is a Phoenix artist quilting, self publishing, and running Wasted Ink Zine Distro.

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CULTURE

In the Face of A.I., Can Zines Save Queer Stories?

From A.I.-generated censorship to disappearing web pages, queer communities are using D.I.Y. zines to ensure their stories are not lost.

Charissa Lucille (they/them) Oct 29, 2025

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