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A Democrat running against an LGBTQ+ Caucus member has a history of promoting far-right Republicans
Leaked images show that Mario Garcia, who is running for a Senate seat to represent Maryvale and Glendale, has shared online posts and photos from…
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"BOOM. EASY AS THAT." Email accidentally sent to all legislators shows GOP game plan to restrict abortion.
A presentation deck meant just for House GOP members was sent out to all legislators. In it were the plans to bypass a possible vote in favor of…
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Data shows LGBTQ+ people are more at risk with Arizona abortion ban
More than a third of trans people who got pregnant considered unsafe abortion methods, while bisexuals and lesbians experience unwanted pregnancies at…
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Arizona’s board that licenses therapists considers conversion therapy “unprofessional conduct,” but so far has not prevented it.
Despite local counselors advertising different kinds of conversion therapies online, no one has been investigated for it.
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AZ state representative calls nation "unrighteous" because of LGBTQ+ people and non-Christians.
A traditional opening prayer in the House turned into an evangelical speech condemning the community as "sinners" and "dark."
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March 2024

Why is it so difficult to teach sex-ed in Arizona?
Parental rights laws and bureaucracy leave teachers and staff confused on what can be taught. In the end, teaching nothing might be easier.
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Libs of TikTok followers forced a drag fundraiser for Palestinean children to get cancelled.
It is the third known time in the past few years where a drag show has been threatened with violence in Arizona.
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Paradise Valley Schools Propose Bringing Missionaries into Classrooms
A contract drafted by the LDS church's headquarters in Utah would have the school district pay for Mormon missionaries to volunteer in schools.
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Equality Arizona is back, but under a leader who allegedly doomed it.
Michael Soto was ousted after allegations of impropriety. Now, he’s quietly retaken control of the statewide LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
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February 2024

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.
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Seeking to address fears inside salons, queer barbers make their own spaces
In response to safety concerns, queer-friendly barber shops have emerged to create spaces of inclusivity and respect.
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The students who found a home
High School is rough for everyone. But for these trans and nonbinary students, it’s inspired them to find safety and promote joy.
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