Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him)

Joseph Darius Jaafari is the founder and editor in chief of LOOKOUT.

125 articles (Page 6)

Goodbye to July; the best is in August

Keep a "lookout" for some big things coming up this month...A free movie screening in Glendale...Get your Tarot read... thems comes back next week.... and a free weekend event from LOOKOUT

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Aug 2, 2024

The losers of last night

There were some shocks and awes last night. But LOOKOUT kept an eye on some key races across the state that could have had dramatic consequences.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 31, 2024

POLITICS

What is LOOKOUT covering this election season?

Some key races we're looking at over the next few months, and what we learned from last night.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 30, 2024

I'm grateful for you.

How we're thriving...Get ready for August events!...Drag cabaret... Tucson art collective event.... and a free weekend event from LOOKOUT

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 26, 2024

The aging (and thriving) queer community you never knew about.

An ol' lesbian in Sun City missed the embrace of a gay community, so she created her own in one of the nation's first retirement towns.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 24, 2024

Hot for the weekend?

We're offering ad space!...It's real hot out there...Flagstaff stitch n bitch... Tucson vampire beach party.... and a free weekend event from LOOKOUT

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 19, 2024

Millions of federal dollars are at risk because of Dysart's vote against queer kids

The northwest Phoenix school district voted against Title IX expansions and is playing "chicken" with federal funds

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 17, 2024

Thank you, Arizona!

LOOKOUT's community newsletter on culture, events, and happenings!

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 12, 2024

Conversion therapy is thriving in Arizona

Dozens of people are unlicensed and still practicing a discredited therapy treatment to change someone's sexuality.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 10, 2024

POLITICS

West Phoenix Dem candidate cozies up with anti-LGBTQ+ politician

Mario Garcia is taking pictures with an out-of-state House of Representatives candidate whose platform includes "traditional marriage" values.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jul 9, 2024

CULTURE

A hate group's influence in Tucson

The Reid Park Zoo cancelled a Pride event at the request of a LGBTQ+ group aligned with recognized hate groups.