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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POLITICS
Equality Arizona is back, but under a leader who allegedly doomed it.
After quietly losing all its staff last year, Equality Arizona—one of the state’s longest running LGBTQ+ advocacy orgs—faced closure. But a familiar face brought it back, and not everyone is OK with it.
POLITICS
How trans kids and their families shut down an anti-trans bill
In an attempt to humanize the community to Republicans, families of trans students met with lawmakers. It helped influence the outcome of one bill.
POLITICS
A bill to help LGBTQ+ students access local scholarships died in the House
The bill was never heard in committee, and a last-ditch effort to get it added onto another bill was killed by a fellow LGBTQ+ legislator.
EDUCATION
State education department bars gender identifiers for staff
A leaked email to LOOKOUT shows that the state's top education officials are attempting to single out trans and nonbinary staff by not allowing gender markers in email signatures.
POLITICS
In Cottonwood, a conservative church drives local anti-LGBTQ+ politics
Emails between River Bible Church’s lead pastor and council members show the religious group's influence and partisanship.
POLITICS
Attorney General’s Office Takes Up Case on ASU Attack, Vows to Protect LGBTQ+ Community
The office met with community leaders on how it could protect LGBTQ+ people in the coming legislative session.
SAFETY
While Flagstaff pushes back the case against Epona Rose, activists gather demanding her freedom.
Locals are calling on assault charges against Rose to be dropped, claiming she was defending herself from attackers.
POLITICS
Tucson LGBTQ+ advisory group goes silent
Problems getting members in the same room means commissions haven’t been meeting and queer people have been left without a voice in city government.
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What will it take for Arizona’s gay bars to stop overdoses?
LOOKOUT dives into why Arizona’s gay bars aren’t taking overdoses seriously, and who’s doing something about it.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
A teacher’s road to acceptance, and fighting back against hate
River Chinnui is a nonbinary teacher in Peoria who has been the center of anti-queer rhetoric. Now, they’re making their voice heard.
SAFETY
County attorney's appearance at Moms for Liberty event raises questions on political alignment with hate group
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has not been outspoken on LGBTQ+ rights of school-aged children. Her appearance at the event in Mesa, though, may solidify it for the public.
SAFETY
Woman’s arrest in Flagstaff reveals missteps in police interactions with queer community
Despite having an LGBTQ+ liaison and advisory committee, Flagstaff police officers consistently dead-named a woman and misgendered her, even after being corrected and told to stop.