Nicole Ludden (she/her)

Horne and Yee Turn Debate Into a Fight Over D.E.I., Finances, and Phonics

On May 14, we'll be live blogging from a patio of a local bar, and counting the number of times "D.E.I." is said between Republicans Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee

LOOKOUT Staff May 14, 2026

ELECTIONS

Dems in Superintendent Debate Battled Over Vouchers, Rural Student Needs: Blog

On May 13, we'll be live blogging from a patio of a local bar, making sense of the debate between Democrats Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz.

LOOKOUT Staff May 13, 2026

SAFETY

Tucson’s Queer Immigrant Rights Networks Grow Amid Fear, Resistance and Raids

Often led by queer members, Southern Arizona’s community defense, mutual aid and ICE watch crews are responding to Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown.

John Washington (he/him) May 13, 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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