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LGBTQ group relaunches as nonprofit after county community college ban

By Joseph Darius Jaafari | LOOKOUT

Aug 25, 2025

Equality Maricopa was axed by the Maricopa County Community College District to comply with Donald Trump’s anti-DEI stance.

Take a queer desert road trip and get tattooed along the way

By Analisa Valdez | LOOKOUT

Aug 23, 2025

Metro Phoenix isn't the only place in Arizona where you'll find LGBTQ+-friendly tattoo shops, piercing studios and salons.

CEO of Phoenix LGBTQ+ support group discusses challenges of queer kids

By Royal Young | LOOKOUT

Aug 18, 2025

Inside the queer organization giving Arizona’s youth a chance to explore their identity and find a supportive community.

Heard Museum shows colorful, queer work of Native artist Harry Fonseca

By Royal Young

Aug 13, 2025

The bright, playful images of the Indigenous Coyote figure are currently lighting up the walls of the museum

In a time of intolerance, Phoenix Gay Flag Football League offers refuge

By Dylan Kane | Cronkite News

Aug 7, 2025

The Phoenix Gay Flag Football League isn’t just a sports league – it’s a safe haven.

Phoenix police gave up on solving gay yoga teacher’s mysterious death

By Celina Jimenez | LOOKOUT

Aug 5, 2025

Marcus Freiberger was found dead a month after he went missing. Phoenix police closed his case with little explanation.

Big Freedia, Todrick Hall will headline Phoenix Pride in October

By Sam Eifling

Aug 1, 2025

The 44th iteration of Arizona's largest LGBTQ celebration is taking a defiant stance — and bringing a bonanza of dance music.

Disturbing! Trans woman forced to share Sky Harbor bathroom with Kari Lake

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 1, 2025

If you’re trans and you encounter MAGA firebrand Kari Lake, beware: She might exploit your existence for right-wing clout.

Phoenix groups host trans-inclusive pool parties for safety

By Analisa Valdez | LOOKOUT

Jul 25, 2025

“The idea is we can just feel comfortable swimming. When we're with each other, we don’t have to worry."

Phoenix LGBTQ+ film festival canceled due to Trump’s anti-DEI policies

By Tuesday Mahrle | LOOKOUT

Jul 21, 2025

The Desperado Film Festival ran for 16 years at Paradise Valley Community College. Now, it’s being shut down.

Ex-guard sues Arizona prison bureau for anti-trans discrimination

By Celina Jiménez

Jul 15, 2025

Kaden Vitellaro says he quit when he was told he had to announce himself as female whenever he entered a men’s housing unit.

Peoria school district settles with trans teacher in harassment suit

By Tori Gantz

Jul 11, 2025

River Chunnui sued last year, claiming that right-wing school board members tried to get them fired for being trans.

Stanton bashes ‘pathetic’ ‘neanderthal’ Lake for sharing gay rumor

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 10, 2025

Kari Lake used a live hearing to suggest Rep. Greg Stanton is gay. “What are you,” Stanton said Thursday, “a neanderthal?”

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Phoenix woman with leukemia getting sicker in ICE lockup, partner says

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 3, 2025

Sonia Almaraz says Arbella “Yari” Rodríguez Márquez has lost 55 pounds since February, when Border Patrol arrested her.

border patrol agents arrest people in bisbee

Border Patrol arrests people at Bisbee Pride, raising alarm

By Natalia Rodriguez | LOOKOUT

Jun 19, 2025

“It was almost like a show of force or scare tactic to intimidate us and let us know we could be next,” one person said.

LGBTQ groups blast Gallego for comments on trans kids in sports

By Natalia Rodriguez | LOOKOUT

Jun 9, 2025

As he pivots to the middle, Sen. Ruben Gallego suggested in an interview that trans girls should be kept out of youth sports.

LGBTQ+ Arizonans are fed up with MAGA Rep. Eli Crane

By Zach Bradshaw | LOOKOUT

May 28, 2025

“He doesn’t live here. He doesn’t talk to us. He won’t meet with us. Eli Crane has not been present.”

Horne ‘surprised’ by anti-trans bill vetoes that happen every year

By Zach Buchanan

May 14, 2025

Every year, Gov. Katie Hobbs spikes the same anti-trans bills. Schools chief Tom Horne says he’s shocked it happened again.

Phoenix drag artist Navi Ho speaks out for Two Spirit people

By Royal Young

May 13, 2025

"I want to be that person now that says, 'I am here, and I am here to support you for who you are.'"

‘Rough Rider’ at ASU Art Museum views rodeo culture through queer lens

By Royal Young

Apr 30, 2025

Artist José Villalobos creates works that challenge perceptions about masculinity and perceptions of cowboy culture.

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Arizonans can stream an NYC film festival for free

Phoenix drag star Astrud Aurelia bids goodbye to AZ

LGBTQ+

Arizonans can stream an NYC film festival for free

Phoenix drag star Astrud Aurelia bids goodbye to AZ

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