Nicole Ludden (she/her)

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Arizona Students Brace for Fallout

Queer students at ASU and UArizona say the death of the Turning Point founder heightens their concerns about violence and rising hostility.

Annika Miyata (she/her) Sep 16, 2025

POLITICS

It’s OK to Have Mixed Feelings Charlie Kirk is Dead

Therapists say it’s normal for marginalized communities to feel conflicted, or even nothing at all, after the death of someone who spent years targeting them.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Sep 11, 2025

EDUCATION

School Board Prez Goes on Podcast That Called Same-Sex Marriage An ‘Abomination’

Heather Rooks, who has been under fire for her far-right policies and attempts to reshape the Peoria Unified School District in President Donald Trump's image, doubled down on her grooming policy in the podcast.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Sep 10, 2025

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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