NEWSLETTER
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POLITICS
Stories by LOOKOUT on what's happening at the legislature
39 articles
POLITICS
Organizers in AZ brace for impacts of a far-right government
The considerable shift to the right locally showed many that the work to attain civil rights is far from over.
POLITICS
The Corporation Commission race includes people who have pushed false claims against LGBTQ+ people
The commission’s responsibilities are to manage the state’s utilities. But it also can limit companies who practice social responsibility, including in regards to LGBTQ+ people.
POLITICS
To engage LGBTQ+ voters, Drag Out the Vote comes to Phoenix
The nonprofit voter-engagement party is one of seven happening across Maricopa County
POLITICS
Candidates across AZ are campaigning against LGBTQ+- affirming policies.
There are at least 58 candidates for school board, alone, who have been endorsed by anti-LGBTQ+ groups or other far-right leaders.
POLITICS
What does being "purple" mean to Arizona's LGBTQ+ voters.
There is a swell of excitement to flip the legislature to Democrats. But for some, that excitement comes with skepticism.
POLITICS
How a local turn-of-phrase turned into a call for peace across ideologies
Penny Smith was admired in Cottonwood. So when someone besmirched her in a city council meeting, residents sought to lower the temperature.
EDUCATION
In a leaked web meeting, school board candidates doubled-down on anti-trans rhetoric.
The webcast, organized by Arizona Women of Action, is part of a campaign to use LGBTQ+ issues as a galvanizing issue this November.
POLITICS
Arizona ID Laws May Disenfranchise Thousands of Trans Voters
A new study found that more than 9,000 trans Arizonans could be denied the ability to vote or face significant barriers this November.
CULTURE
Are Republicans “dragging” down small business revenue?
Once obscure, drag is a financial boon for Arizona’s small business scene. Still, Republicans are trying to kill it, putting local businesses at risk.
POLITICS
What is LOOKOUT covering this election season?
Some key races we're looking at over the next few months, and what we learned from last night.
EDUCATION
Suburban Phoenix School District Votes to Ignore Federal Title IX Expansions
The move doesn't eliminate students or teachers from filing civil rights complaints, but could cost millions in federal funding for the district.
POLITICS
West Phoenix Dem candidate cozies up with anti-LGBTQ+ politician
Mario Garcia is taking pictures with an out-of-state House of Representatives candidate whose platform includes "traditional marriage" values.