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Their sex-ed class was considered a "joke," so they had to go somewhere else.
Hear their voice: Helen Waltz (they/them), Flagstaff, Ariz.
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How Arizona’s sex education classes prepared—and failed—students
Former students tell their stories on how the state’s restrictive sex education programs affected their lives and relationships
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A matter of luck: In a state built off parents' rights, what happens if caregivers don't step up?
Hear their voices: Diana Garcia (she/her) Yuma, Ariz.
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A parent's perspective of Arizona's sex education: “Absolutely just appallingly inadequate.”
Hear their voices: Gina Griffiths (Phoenix, AZ.) and TV Alford (Mesa, AZ)
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A high school game couldn’t match up to a real-life sexual encounter
Hear her voice: Yesenia Siemens (she/they), Yuma, Ariz.
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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.
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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.
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Without licenses, conversion therapists in Arizona operate with relative impunity.
A national organization is tracking more than 90 active conversion therapists in Arizona, majority of whom do not have a license.
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A forthcoming bill targeting child grooming might restrict sex education. Here’s how.
Educators and LGBTQ+ advocates say HB2310's vague language will have a chilling effect on teachers handing out materials.
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Attempting to avoid LGBTQ+ issues, school districts are denying basic sexual health education.
Superintendents pointed to anti-LGBTQ+ culture wars and fear of repercussions as reasons why kids are not being taught sex-ed.
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Arizona counselors use “sex addiction” to practice conversion therapy, critics say.
A LOOKOUT investigation finds that a specific group of religious-based counselors are possibly violating their certifications and licenses.