LGBTQ+

OUTWATCH Fest celebrates LGBTQ culture in Phoenix

OUTWATCH Fest celebrates LGBTQ culture in Phoenix

Phoenix group aims to help trans people through transition

Phoenix group aims to help trans people through transition

Tom Horne thinks BLM posters and rainbow stickers make kids dumber

By TJ L'Heureux
Sep 19, 2024

In a stunning bit of irony, the state public schools chief accused someone else of focusing on the wrong things.
Are Arizona Republicans ‘dragging’ down small business revenue?

By Geri Koeppel | LOOKOUT
Aug 29, 2024

Drag is a financial boon for Arizona’s small business scene. Still, Republicans are trying to kill it, putting businesses at risk.
Phoenix fans were stylin’ at ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race All-Stars Live!’

By Jennifer Goldberg
Aug 20, 2024

Sickening looks abounded when the live version of the popular TV show stopped at Arizona Financial Theatre on Sunday.
‘Weirdo’ Tom Horne attacks schools advocate in press release

By TJ L'Heureux
Aug 16, 2024

Horne is leading the Department of Education by losing money, picking fights and "publicly obsessing over kids’ genitals.”
‘Drag Race’ alum Sapphira Cristál brings tour to Crescent Ballroom

By Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
Jul 24, 2024

The Cristal Ball Tour comes to Crescent Ballroom Wednesday night and is a “magical musical comedy extravaganza.”
Dysart school board rejects Title IX protections for trans students

By Fitzwilliam Anderson | LOOKOUT
Jul 18, 2024

The school board's resolution lacks any real legal backing, though it could cost the district millions in federal funding.
Arizona’s unlicensed conversion therapists operate with near impunity

By Josephine Jaye McAuliffe | LOOKOUT
Jul 9, 2024

A national organization is tracking more than 90 active conversion therapists in Arizona, the majority of whom lack licenses.
Tempe’s Drag & Draw event was a night of art and style

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jun 26, 2024

The evening included games, music, a cash bar and more.
Dirty dudes done dirt cheap: LGBTQ+ cover band GayC/DC plays Phoenix

By Tom Reardon
Jun 25, 2024

“No matter where we play, for that night, it’s a gay bar.”
How an Arizona anti-grooming law could be used to target teachers

By Shelby Rae Wills | LOOKOUT
Jun 12, 2024

Educators and LGBTQ+ advocates say HB 2310's vague language will have a chilling effect on teachers handing out materials.
Downtown Tempe’s Pride Party 2024 was a colorful lovefest

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jun 7, 2024

Tempe kicked off Pride month with a bang.
David Archuleta, Saucy Santana to headline Phoenix Pride 2024

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jun 5, 2024

Phoenix's Pride festival isn't happening until October, but we've already got some information on this year's event.
8 events around Phoenix to celebrate Pride month

By Jennifer Goldberg
May 31, 2024

Celebrate love, diversity and personal freedom with these June events.
Grindr Rides America bus tour to stop at Phoenix gay bar next week

By Jennifer Goldberg
May 30, 2024

Head to Charlie's on Monday for a whole lot of wild summer fun.
Why can’t Arizona pass an anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ+ people?

By Juliette Rihl
May 8, 2024

Laws to protect queer folks from discrimination are broadly popular — except among Arizona lawmakers.
Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern blasts drag on pro-Hitler show

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror
May 6, 2024

To whine about drag performers, Kern used a Senate facility to chat with Stew Peters, who calls Adolph Hitler a "hero."
Arizona House Speaker condemns LGBTQ+ lawmaker for ‘perverse ideology’

By Matt Hennie
Apr 30, 2024

Ben Toma’s bitter rebuke comes as he bans House Democrats from conference rooms over drag story hour.
Another day, another anti-trans bill vetoed by Katie Hobbs

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror
Apr 24, 2024

Governor makes it clear — again: “I will not sign legislation that attacks Arizonans."
Arizona Republicans respond to Hobbs veto by attacking trans people

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror
Apr 18, 2024

Gov. Katie Hobbs killed two GOP bills — one targeting trans people, the other allowing Ten Commandments into schools.
Stepping for a cause: 16 photos from AIDS Walk Arizona

By Kevin Hurley
Apr 15, 2024

The walk and 5K run filled Tempe Beach Park with crowds raising awareness and money for HIV.