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https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-pastors-challenge-gops-anti-trans-ballot-referral-40677332/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40677332 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-pastors-challenge-gops-anti-trans-ballot-referral-40677332/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:40:00 -0700 If passed, the measure would bar trans girls from playing girls' sports and using girls' restrooms and locker rooms.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-pastors-challenge-gops-anti-trans-ballot-referral-40677332/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-lgbtq-bar-scene-history-in-photos-18531279/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/uncategorized/phoenix-lgbtq-bar-scene-1970s-1980s-18531279/ Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-lgbtq-bar-scene-history-in-photos-18531279/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:06 -0700 Arts & Culture Some of the Valley's iconic LGBTQ+ spots of yesteryear, including Charlie's Phoenix, The Connection and Apollo's.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-lgbtq-bar-scene-history-in-photos-18531279/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-pride-has-filed-for-bankruptcy-40670341/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40670341 Lorenzo Gomez | LOOKOUT https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-pride-has-filed-for-bankruptcy-40670341/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 08:50:29 -0700 Arts & Culture It raises new questions about the future of large-scale LGBTQ+ nonprofits in Arizona.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-pride-has-filed-for-bankruptcy-40670341/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/barracks-lgbtq-bar-opening-in-phoenix-40656458/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40656458 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/barracks-lgbtq-bar-opening-in-phoenix-40656458/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Arts & Culture A popular Southern California leather and bear bar is getting a second act in Phoenix’s Melrose District.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/barracks-lgbtq-bar-opening-in-phoenix-40656458/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-2026-rainbows-festival-guide-40654680/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40654680 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-2026-rainbows-festival-guide-40654680/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Arts & Culture Two days of performances, vendors and community await at Heritage Square.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-2026-rainbows-festival-guide-40654680/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40642747 Lorenzo Gomez | LOOKOUT https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:56:15 -0700 News GOP lawmakers advanced a state bill that would make it a felony to allow a minor to view a drag performance.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-bill-would-make-it-a-felony-for-kids-to-see-drag-shows-40642747/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40640221 Annika Miyata | LOOKOUT https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:12:58 -0700 Arts & Culture The Jukebox Grounds is welcoming to all interested in high-energy dance instruction.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times 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