HIV Advocates Warn Phoenix Ordinance Prioritizes Fear Over Public Health

Providers warn the city’s park ordinance could undermine HIV prevention efforts targeting unhoused residents.

Celina Jiménez (she/her), Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 31, 2025

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Inside ReStory: A Conference Promoting Conversion Therapy in Arizona

As the Supreme Court weighs the future of state bans, a faith-based conference in Arizona shows how conversion therapy is being rebranded and revived.

Wade Sharp (he/him) Dec 17, 2025

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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

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