Nicole Ludden (she/her)

In Rural Arizona, a Gay Couple Built a Haven for Nature Lovers

For more than two decades, life partners Patrick Dome and Karl Schmitt have offered queer travelers — and everyone else — a place in Cochise County.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Feb 11, 2026

POLITICS

Skipping Your Taxes Isn’t A Good Protest. Redirecting Them Might Be.

If you want to stop giving out your tax money, there’s a better (and legal) way to funnel dollars into programs you care about.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Feb 10, 2026

POLITICS

"A Clear Attack On The Queer Community Under Pretext"

Republicans in a House Committee said a drag ban was to protect children. Democrats called them on their bluff.

Lorenzo Gomez (he/him) Feb 4, 2026

Nicole Ludden has been a journalist her whole life, starting with her high school paper. A Cronkite grad, she’s covered local government at the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Weekly, and the AZ Republic.

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POLITICS

Some LGBTQ+ Arizonans Are Avoiding the Capitol For Safety

While advocates advised families of queer youth to stop showing up at the Capitol for fear of being sought out and investigated, others continue to have their voices heard in hearings.

Tori Gantz (she/they), Nicole Ludden (she/her) Feb 28, 2025

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