Nicole Ludden (she/her)

Queer Activists Are Living in a Tree to Stop Trump’s Border Wall

In southern Arizona, a predominantly queer and femme protest camp is risking arrest to protect a cottonwood and stop a $500 million border wall project.

John Washington (he/him) Aug 12, 2026

ELECTIONS

Election Distrust is Not Just a Republican Thing

New LOOKOUT survey found fewer than 30% of Democrats and Independents fully trust U.S. elections. Instead of the right’s fraud claims, they blame gerrymandering, voter suppression, money in politics and fears of federal interference.

Sreejita Patra (she/her) Aug 11, 2026

ESPANOL

"Nada ni nadie robará mi identidad"

Una solicitante de asilo venezolana transgénero relata sus 44 días en uno de los centros de detención más mortíferos del país.

John Washington (he/him) Aug 10, 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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