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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.

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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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ASU study abroad website scrubbed mentions of trans people

By TJ L'Heureux

Apr 25, 2025

A guide for queer students axed trans references sometime after mid-January. Some came back after New Times asked about it.

Phoenix chapter of We Make Noise amplifies femme artists

By Shi Bradley

Apr 23, 2025

The global organization, started by an ASU educator, maintains a vibrant local chapter that supports women musicians.

Phoenix LGBTQ+ kickball game broken up by park ranger, police

By Celina Jimenez | LOOKOUT

Apr 17, 2025

An intervention by police officers and a park ranger during an April 13 LGBTQ+ sports event left players uneasy and confused.

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Arizona police are letting LGBTQ+ crime victims fall through the cracks

By Celina Jiménez

Apr 9, 2025

Many Arizona police agencies have liaisons who exist to help the LGBTQ+ community. It’s not clear if any of them really do.

Rainbows Festival brought pride and joy to Downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 7, 2025

The annual LGBTQ+ event drew thousands to Heritage Square for a weekend of fun, color and inclusivity.

Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus won’t stop singing out

A conversation with the new artistic director of the Phoenix Gay Men's Chorus.

By Royal Young

Apr 7, 2025

For 30 years, the Phoenix Gay Men's Chorus has been a haven of creativity and inclusivity, and they're not stopping now.

Your guide to Rainbows Festival 2025 in Phoenix: Entertainment, schedule and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 3, 2025

Everything to know about the annual LGBTQ+ street fair and celebration in downtown Phoenix.

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Phoenix cops gave up on solving gay yoga teacher’s death

Big Freedia will headline Phoenix Pride 2025

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Phoenix cops gave up on solving gay yoga teacher’s death

Big Freedia will headline Phoenix Pride 2025

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