Lookout Publications

11/27/2024

For months, LOOKOUT has been speaking with residents across Flagstaff to understand why Dr. Biden’s appearance caused a fracture within the community.

What we heard from people was pretty simple: they didn’t think it was appropriate to turn their festival into a campaign stop.

Flagstaff Pride told LOOKOUT that wasn’t the case, and that Dr. Biden’s appearance was for diplomatic purposes. But on the ground, it didn’t feel like it wasn’t a campaign stop. Biden/Harris signs were prominent in the festival, with one vendor even saying that “it felt like a rally.”

Arguably, the purpose of Pride festivals is to elevate public figures—including politicians—who champion LGBTQ+ rights. But that becomes problematic during an election year, when the optics of even a visit and speaking on stage can be seen as an endorsement. For nonprofits, that invitation to speak is even more of a risk with violating the terms of their tax status.

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10/12/2024

“We don’t just tell the news, we also try and use events to build community. That’s what OUTWATCH Fest is all about—building something accessible for all of us, not just for people with money.” - JDJ

10/08/2024

Getting ready to screen at ! It’s free! Come and join! Movie starts at 715 with from afterwards in the LOOKOUT Lounge!

10/02/2024

Spent all day printing off our exclusive OUTWATCH Fest merch at .space today and y'all it looks so cool!

OUTWATCH starts Sunday!

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, do so before the end of this week! Tickets at the link in our bio!

09/30/2024

There are lots of reasons to go clothes shopping. But for gender nonconforming people, there are an equal number of reasons to not ever step foot into a clothing store: a transgender woman was denied entry into a fitting room at a Macy’s in Washington a decade ago; a few years later the same thing happened at an Urban Outfitters in New York; and there has been a steady stream of stories about people being accosted in stores’ bathrooms.

There was even a “What Would You Do” episode of how people reacted to a trans woman shopping for dresses and being approached by an actress who played the role a transphobic shopper.

So we sat down with Kimberly Jordan, the founder of Dream City Boutique, which is a q***r-centric thrift store that’s entire purpose is to eliminate those barriers so that people can be free to shop without the worry of who’s looking over their shoulders or denying them entry.

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09/28/2024

Come visit us at Tucson Pride tomorrow, learn a bit of gay history and pick up the latest edition of LOOKOUT Magazine!

09/26/2024

Thank you for honoring us for the second year in a row as Phoenix’s Best Source for LGBTQ+ News! We’re in great company with and as other winners and trusted news outlets for the Valley and the state, and we couldn’t be prouder to be doing this work for you all!

09/09/2024

Tickets are now available for OUTWATCH Fedt! Reserve your spaces for free events across Phoenix and Tucson for the week of Oct 6-13, and get early bird tickets to the LOUD(er) party on Oct 12!

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08/26/2024

Only 10 more days left till RSVPs open for OUTWATCH Fest! We have a full week of curated events across Phoenix and Tucson brought to you by organizations and venues such as .phx ***r.af.az . With merch from .space.

Mark your calendars for September 5, and remember that paid subscribers to LOOKOUT get early access to RSVPs as well as a free VIP ticket to the LOUD(er) party ending the week on October 12.

08/03/2024

Summer of Solutions August

07/27/2024

Shout out to our newest followers!

Casey Leigh Thurston Pleše, Daniel Gornitsky, Michelle Mack, Kennie Karbiner Davis, Bj Hylton, Lindsey King, Nicholas Del Prince, Nick McKnight, John Fowler, Michelle Steinberg, Brittany Marie Arnold, Chris Copper, Sq Mirz, Ellen White, Mason Huse, DeVon Buchanan, Jake Pinholster, Lisa Trexler-Putnam, Seth Eric, Kelsey Duede, Justin Peterson, Jeremy M. Helfgot, Sean Nonnenmacher, Mike Cygan

07/25/2024

There are roughly 38 million family caregivers in the United States, according to a report published by AARP. The national elder q***r organization SAGE found that there is a growing percentage of unpaid caregivers who identify as LGBTQ+ and face a myriad of unique challenges that can lead to burnout. Read the full story here https://www.lookoutphx.org/lgbtq-people-are-more-likely-to-be-caregivers-causing-health-problems-2/

07/25/2024

Want to be part of a community-driven conversation on local advocacy and the role small business plays? Then join us on August 3 at The Newton! WE'll have panelists from Wasted ink Zine Distro, Brick Road Coffee and Stacy's at Melrose.

07/25/2024

Win 12 Months of Coworking Office Membership in Central Phoenix by CO+HOOTS. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

07/19/2024

The Dysart Unified School District voted last week against adopting new Title IX rules that protect LGBTQ+ staff and students. Here's what that means for possible funding in the future.

The move doesn't eliminate students or teachers from filing civil rights complaints, but could cost millions in federal funding for the district.

07/17/2024

Even though Susie Broussard had a wife and solid companionship, she missed being around other people like her and her partner. when she moved to Sun City, the retirement city just Northwest of Phoenix.

For years, Sun City’s sole LGBTQ+ group had kept a low profile—low enough that residents often looked perplexed when hearing there were g**s living among them.

In fact, there were hundreds.

So, she realized that to find friendship and build that community, she would have to do it herself. But there was another reason for bringing the club out-of-the-closet: loneliness.

While the feeling of loneliness from time to time is an inescapable part of life, too much loneliness and disconnection can be deadly, according to a report published by the U.S. Surgeon General, leading to increased rates of heart disease and strokes. LGBTQ+ older adults are especially at risk, according to the non-profit SAGE.

If Broussard succeeded, there was an ancillary benefit in that she could also help her neighbors survive the loneliness epidemic sweeping the nation, especially among q***r Sun Citizens.

Read our full story below, for free. https://www.lookoutphx.org/how-an-older-lesbian-uplifted-sun-citys-q***r-community/

07/11/2024

🔥🔥 Maricopa county folks!🔥🔥

On Saturday, July 21, Lookout Publications is hosting a community event for teachers, students and parents to discuss the ways that our community can build resiliency through hearing each other's stories. This is the second event with our free Summer of Solutions series, which builds community through giving people the opportunity to meet with other like-minded (and not-so-like-minded) people and devising solutions that can help us all.

The RSVP is open to the public, but it's sure to fill up quickly! If you know someone who might be interested, or want to attend yourself, RSVP soon!

Join us on July 21