Charissa Lucille (they/them)

How Mohave County Circumvented Library Policy to Purge LGBTQ+ Books

At least 20 books have been de facto removed from Mohave County libraries because Republican leaders deemed LGBTQ+ characters “inappropriate.”

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jun 8, 2026

OUTBACK

Sedona’s Big Gay Art Show Is More Than Rainbows

Juried exhibit includes over 50 works from artists around the nation

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Jun 5, 2026

CULTURE

Phoenix Pride Has Filed for Bankruptcy

One of Arizona's largest LGBTQ+ organization has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial struggles.

Lorenzo Gomez (he/him) May 29, 2026

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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