Nicole Ludden (she/her)

How Federal Policy Is Quietly Rewriting Queer Life on Campus

From altered LGBTQ+ resources to pressure over grant funding, universities like ASU are navigating a new era of political coercion that scholars say threatens decades of progress.

Daniel Mills (he/him) Nov 12, 2025

HEALTH

Queer People Are Hardest Hit By Federal SNAP Freeze. How Many In AZ, Though, Is Unclear.

As food aid stalls during the shutdown, LGBTQ+ people are leaning on chosen family and community care to survive.

Annika Miyata (she/her) Nov 12, 2025

CULTURE

A MAGA stronghold. A queer baker. And the best cinnamon rolls in northern Arizona.

In a town where rainbow flags are rare, The Bearded Baker has become a sanctuary for queer visibility, and seriously good bread.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Nov 5, 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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