The protest was tiny, but soon took a turn that resulted in multiple people arguing online that business owners should provide free water.
With the fear of more LGBTQ+ rights restrictions, possible discrimination, and a culture that appears to be labeling diversity as a threat, Democratic lawmakers are scrambling for how to help fix it.
Interviews with over a dozen queer people who have left or are considering leaving reveal unease about the state’s politics.
The state's educator-in-chief re-upped his claim that he was an LGBTQ+ ally, but has continued pushing a false medical ideology around trans kids' physical strength. PLUS... a new "Eyes on the State"
From Proud Boys showing up at charity shows, to Kris Mayes' proposed rules to end a ban on gay male blood donation... here are the stories LOOKOUT published in April.
A group of educators at Maricopa Community Colleges is trying to get the plate passed through, but it will need financial and political support. PLUS... a new "Eyes on the State"
The news organization is calling on all news outlets to help build out its diversity database, in order to build trust in the community and among readers.
Two students sued the state, arguing that their bodies haven't gone through the puberty that conservatives like Horne often say gives them an "unfair advantage." PLUS... a new "Eyes on the State"
Students from across the Valley in multiple school districts showed up on Friday, demanding schools protect students from far-right targeting of trans kids.... PLUS a new Eyes on the State
In Cottonwood, Arizona, a touring drag show attempting to bring LGBTQ+ visibility to small towns was faced with fierce opposition from Christian nationalists and insurrectionists.
LOOKOUT did a lot last month, from radio spots to our first collab with another news outlet. In case you missed all of that, we compiled it all below for you.
Attorney General Kris Mayes signed onto new FDA guidance that would allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood...PLUS a new EYES ON THE STATE
Despite Republicans' continued push of anti-LGBTQ+ bills specifically targeting trans kids, people showed their support...PLUS a new EYES ON THE STATE
An editorial message about Nashville...How the DOJ is working to address record low hate crime reports... and a new EYES ON THE STATE
Being an incarcerated gay man means that "I have to be tougher, smarter, more self-reliant, and more resilient than straight men, both in and out of prison."
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