Sahara Sajjadi - LOOKOUT

Peoria Unified Settles With Trans Teacher After Judge Rejects District’s Attempt for Dismissal

After a judge ruled the case could move forward, Peoria Unified quietly settled with River Chunnui, who accused conservative-aligned board members of mounting a public campaign to get them fired.

Tori Gantz (she/they) Jul 11, 2025

How To Get Civically Engaged And Stay Cool This Summer

From civil liberties to community health, local organizations are offering opportunities to get involved, learn, and stay informed.

Sahara Sajjadi Jul 8, 2025

POLITICS

Hobbs Signed Ten Bills Modeled From Far-Right Playbooks, Including Project 2025

The bills identified by LOOKOUT and Arizona Mirror echo language from groups like The Heritage Foundation.

Tori Gantz (she/they) Jul 1, 2025

Sahara Sajjadi is a journalist based in Arizona with a master's degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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How To Get Civically Engaged And Stay Cool This Summer

From civil liberties to community health, local organizations are offering opportunities to get involved, learn, and stay informed.

Sahara Sajjadi Jul 8, 2025

People protesting outside holding signs saying "sign the petition" and "free water" as another person defensively points their finger at them.

CULTURE

A Protest At Phoenix's Lesbian Bar Over Water Highlights Broader Heat Concerns

The protest was tiny, but soon took a turn that resulted in multiple people arguing online that business owners should provide free water.

Sahara Sajjadi Mar 16, 2025

EDUCATION

“I didn’t want them to write my obituary”

In a conservative culture war on sex and gender, queer teachers and staff seek refuge from the frontlines.

Sahara Sajjadi Jan 8, 2025

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