Tuesday Mahrle (she/her)

How Mohave County Circumvented Library Policy to Purge LGBTQ+ Books

At least 20 books have been de facto removed from Mohave County libraries because Republican leaders deemed LGBTQ+ characters “inappropriate.”

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jun 8, 2026

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Sedona’s Big Gay Art Show Is More Than Rainbows

Juried exhibit includes over 50 works from artists around the nation

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Jun 5, 2026

CULTURE

Phoenix Pride Has Filed for Bankruptcy

One of Arizona's largest LGBTQ+ organization has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial struggles.

Lorenzo Gomez (he/him) May 29, 2026

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CULTURE

NewFest Steps In After Arizona LGBTQ+ Film Festival Canceled by Diversity Ban

With Desperado cancelled due to Maricopa Community College’s capitulation toward Trump, the nation’s largest queer film festival is bringing free virtual screenings to Arizona audiences.

Tuesday Mahrle (she/her) Sep 3, 2025

An image of the Desperado Film Festival, showcasing a theater filled with people.

CULTURE

Desperado Film Festival Shuttered Amid Trump's Push to Dismantle DEI Programs

Paradise Valley Community College ends Desperado after 16 years, linking the decision to compliance with federal policies against diversity programming.

Tuesday Mahrle (she/her) Jul 21, 2025

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