EDUCATION
“I didn’t want them to write my obituary”
In a conservative culture war on sex and gender, queer teachers and staff seek refuge from the frontlines.
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CULTURE
What can we learn from Arizona’s elder drag queens? A lot.
It hasn’t always been as accepting to do drag. And with new attacks on the art form, some of Arizona’s longest performing drag artists have some advice to give.
HEALTH
As older Arizonans living with HIV grows, so does their isolation.
In 2023, 17% of all people diagnosed with HIV were over the age of 50. It's both a concern and a realization for some that more should be done.
HEALTH
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers, at a detriment to their health.
Research shows that caregiving often results in isolation and burnout, and it's hitting queer people hardest.
EDUCATION
Suburban Phoenix School District Votes to Ignore Federal Title IX Expansions
The move doesn't eliminate students or teachers from filing civil rights complaints, but could cost millions in federal funding for the district.
CULTURE
How an older lesbian uplifted Sun City’s queer community
In the face of an elderly loneliness epidemic, Susie Broussard revamped her local club to help the retirement town’s isolated LGBTQ+ residents.