Yana Kunichoff (she/her)

Phoenix City Council Considers Ban of Life-Saving Care in Parks

An initial draft of the proposal to LOOKOUT revealed sweeping changes to how community orgs can provide harm-reduction supplies and testing at city parks.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 11, 2025

HEALTH

LOOKOUT Report: Maricopa HIV Deaths Reveal Gaps in Care for the Unhoused

Nearly a quarter of HIV-related deaths in Maricopa County involved people who were housing insecure, but limited data and threatened housing programs leave the scope of the crisis largely unseen.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 10, 2025

CULTURE

How a Tiny Arizona Town Became Home to a National Queer Arts Exhibition

An LGBTQ+-owned gallery in Tubac has become a hub for similar artists, even after some locals pushed back.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Dec 8, 2025

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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