Yana Kunichoff (she/her)

Arizona Senate Chairman Silences Speaker After He Calls Anti-Trans Bill “Genocidal”

The speaker’s removal came as genocide scholars warn that anti-trans laws mirror early warning signs — a framework GOP leaders refused to let be discussed.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jan 29, 2026

CULTURE

Phoenix Pride Held a Town Hall. Here’s Which Claims Check Out and Which Don’t.

At its first public town hall since 2020, Phoenix Pride addressed finances, policing and trust. A LOOKOUT review found some claims supported by the record — and others that fall short.

Lorenzo Gomez (he/him) Jan 29, 2026

POLITICS

What Would a Trans Genocide Look Like? A Holocaust Educator Says We’re Already Seeing It.

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills that regulate how trans people live, and even exist. A Tucson Holocaust museum director explains why genocide scholars find them worrying.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Jan 28, 2026

Yana Kunichoff is a journalist based in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been an education reporter for The Arizona Republic and Chalkbeat Chicago, and an editor for both Migratory Notes and The Moscow Times

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

The students who found a home

High School is rough for everyone. But for these trans and nonbinary students, it’s inspired them to find safety and promote joy.

Yana Kunichoff (she/her) Jan 31, 2024

FROM THE MAGAZINE

So Your Child Is Queer: A guide to finding a safe school

More parents are looking to find a safe space for their children to go to school. We did some of the legwork for you.

Yana Kunichoff (she/her) Jan 31, 2024

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