Yana Kunichoff (she/her)

Venture-N Shooting Showed Limits of National Coverage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence

The Tucson attack generated widespread coverage, but an analysis shows how quickly national attention faded as the community confronted its aftermath.

Adam Rhodes (they/them) Oct 1, 2026

SAFETY

Prison That Didn’t Report Sex Abuse Allegation Against Staffer to Reopen as ICE Camp

A whistleblower says the warden didn’t make a federally required disclosure. Now the company is turning the Arizona prison into an ICE jail.

John Washington (he/him) Sep 29, 2026

NEWS

LOOKOUT Named “Best Protection Against Fascism” in Phoenix New Times’ Best of Phoenix 2026

LGBTQ+ nonprofit newsroom honored for accountability journalism and community-building.

Cody Hays (they/them) Sep 25, 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

Quick escape

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