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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.
POLITICS
In West Mesa, a legislator reaches across the aisle, while challenging gender norms
Rep. Lorena Austin is the nation’s first nonbinary Chicane legislator, which comes with complex politics in a historically conservative area—but it’s also rewarding.
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.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
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.
POLITICS
A drag performer filed discrimination charges against Cottonwood City Council
The drag performer Miss Nature runs a charity drag show in rural Arizona. But their liquor license was taken away after far-right activists got involved.
EDUCATION
AZ's trans athlete ban has been lifted. What's next?
Phoenix, Ariz. — Last week, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court blocked the enforcement of Arizona’s controversial
POLITICS
In rural Arizona, queer communities brace for impact
Small town pride celebrations are being met with online and physical threats, mostly by far-right legislators and religious groups
EDUCATION
Hundreds of Arizona students protest against school boards' push to eliminate trans rights
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
POLITICS
A charity drag show in Arizona clashed with Proud Boys and Christian nationalists
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.
POLITICS
Amid one of Phoenix's largest queer celebrations, some attendees worried for their safety.
Despite Republicans' continued push of anti-LGBTQ+ bills specifically targeting trans kids, people showed their support...PLUS a new EYES ON THE STATE
EDUCATION
Amid school board fight, state lawmaker and far-right activists double down on religious bigotry as "free speech"
Washington Elementary School Board battle emboldens Republicans who promote religious discrimination... A new "Eyes on the State"... and our next Listening Session is March 30.