Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him)

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.

Natalia Rodriguez (she/her) Jun 18, 2025

SAFETY

LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeker Alleges Abuse at Arizona Immigration Detention Center

A gay Russian asylum seeker says he fears torture or death if deported. Arizona advocates say his case is part of a disturbing trend.

Natalia Rodriguez (she/her) Jun 17, 2025

POLITICS

Arizona Clinic Wins Legal Victory in Federal Case Blocking Trump-Era Funding Cuts

Prisma Community Care in Phoenix is one of nine other medical providers allowed to continue their work while their case makes it through the courts.

Natalia Rodriguez (she/her) Jun 16, 2025

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

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SAFETY

A 911 call to a gay bar underscores the rising fear in Phoenix's queer community.

Despite The Department of Homeland Security telling LGBTQ+ people to stay vigilant, local Republicans continue harmful rhetoric, putting those people at risk of violence.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jan 12, 2023

How a conservative senator seeks to hamper the LGBTQ+ movement

John Kavanagh, a conservative state senator, continues his ambitions to restrict rights of genderqueer people. We spoke to him about his latest bills.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jan 8, 2023

NEWS

Look out, Phoenix...

An open letter from LOOKOUT's executive editor to Phoenix's queer community

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 3, 2022

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