SAFETY
Bisbee Pride Marred by Border Patrol Detainments
Attendees say the timing and location of the arrests felt like a show of force in a town known for LGBTQ+ safety.
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POLITICS
In Cottonwood, a conservative church drives local anti-LGBTQ+ politics
Emails between River Bible Church’s lead pastor and council members show the religious group's influence and partisanship.
POLITICS
Attorney General’s Office Takes Up Case on ASU Attack, Vows to Protect LGBTQ+ Community
The office met with community leaders on how it could protect LGBTQ+ people in the coming legislative session.
SAFETY
While Flagstaff pushes back the case against Epona Rose, activists gather demanding her freedom.
Locals are calling on assault charges against Rose to be dropped, claiming she was defending herself from attackers.
POLITICS
Tucson LGBTQ+ advisory group goes silent
Problems getting members in the same room means commissions haven’t been meeting and queer people have been left without a voice in city government.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
What will it take for Arizona’s gay bars to stop overdoses?
LOOKOUT dives into why Arizona’s gay bars aren’t taking overdoses seriously, and who’s doing something about it.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
A teacher’s road to acceptance, and fighting back against hate
River Chinnui is a nonbinary teacher in Peoria who has been the center of anti-queer rhetoric. Now, they’re making their voice heard.
SAFETY
County attorney's appearance at Moms for Liberty event raises questions on political alignment with hate group
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has not been outspoken on LGBTQ+ rights of school-aged children. Her appearance at the event in Mesa, though, may solidify it for the public.
SAFETY
Woman’s arrest in Flagstaff reveals missteps in police interactions with queer community
Despite having an LGBTQ+ liaison and advisory committee, Flagstaff police officers consistently dead-named a woman and misgendered her, even after being corrected and told to stop.
EDUCATION
How "God" and "Jesus" found themselves in Peoria School Board politics.
A LOOKOUT analysis shows that in Peoria Unified School District, religion was quoted at least 47 times to justify anti-trans rules and regulations.
SAFETY
A trans woman in Flagstaff defended herself from an attack. She's now facing felony charges.
A trans woman was allegedly assaulted and harassed by at least four men. After she defended herself, police arrested her.
POLITICS
A drag performer filed discrimination charges against Cottonwood City Council
The drag performer Miss Nature runs a charity drag show in rural Arizona. But their liquor license was taken away after far-right activists got involved.
CULTURE
A popular drag bar's "ban list" has caused a rift in the community
Cruisin' 7th's "ban list" leaked online, which included primarily trans women and people of color. Community members said the list was transphobic, but the bar owners say they've done nothing wrong.