Royal Young (they/them)

“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.

Sahara Sajjadi Jan 8, 2025

NEWS

LOOKOUT Marks Two Years of Impactful Local Queer Journalism

This year we did 37 events, published more than 60 stories, and reached hundreds of thousands of people through our journalism.

Jake Hylton (he/him) Dec 16, 2024

CULTURE

WATCH: How poetry brought Phoenix's queer community together

The group thems. started out as a weekend market and has since exploded by using poetry and other art to build up the community.

Tirzah Sánchez Christopher, Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Dec 9, 2024

Royal Young is a non-binary poet and author from downtown New York City. They now live and create in the desert.

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CULTURE

Can thrifting be made safer?

Shopping for clothes is one of our most basic activities. It can also be an uncomfortable experience for gender-nonconforming people.

Royal Young (they/them) Sep 24, 2024

CULTURE

Transitioning alone is common. A Phoenix-based group aims to help that.

Trans Spectrum AZ has been holding community meetings for gender-expansive people, but their goals are loftier than just talking to each other. LOOKOUT spoke with Jay Brown, board member of TSAZ, to learn more.

Royal Young (they/them) Sep 3, 2024

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