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Our queer hearts belong to Phoenix, Arizona

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From one of the USA’s last surviving lesbian bars to local queer-owned businesses, these are just some of the places where LGBTQIA+ tourists can thrive Words by Fran Tirado Photography by Neal Santos When you think of LGBTQ+ destinations, it’s unlikely that Phoenix, Arizona, comes immediately to mind. Though the US is filled with bustling metropolises and queer cultural capitals, it’s the destinations tucked away in the US’s corners, hiding in the desert or on the fringe, that contain the richest communities and undiscovered histories. Despite the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently…

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Arizona governor Katie Hobbs vetoes archaic anti-trans bathroom bill

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Arizona governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a harmful anti-trans bathroom bill. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals. Since the start of 2023, over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 48 states. According to American Civil Liberties Union, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity. Fortunately, some political officials have used their power to fight back against the rise of…

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Arizona lawmakers pass two horrific bills targeting transgender youth

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In another significant blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Arizona passed two anti-trans bills that negatively impact medical care for trans youth.  On 24 March, the state’s Republican-led House passed Senate Bill 1138 by a vote of 31-26.  Under the proposed legislation, gender-affirming care for trans youth would be heavily restricted. According to a report from CNN, anyone under the age of 18 would be banned from undergoing “irreversible gender reassignment surgery.”  However, intersex individuals would be exempt from the archaic law.  SB 1138 was first introduced back in February when it…

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Arizona lawmakers introduce anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination bill

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A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers, made up of Republicans and Democrats, have introduced legislation to ensure the protection of the LGBTQ+ community. This bill would safeguard the community from discrimination from businesses, landlords and employers. “The coalition supporting this are people from so many walks of life coming together based on values of fairness and freedom for all,” Rep. Amish Shah (D), who is one of the bill’s main sponsors, said on Monday (7 February) at a news conference. The newly imposed legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual…

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Arizona senator proposes anti-trans bill banning gender-affirming health care for trans youth

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Arizona medical professionals could face prison under potential legislation that bans gender-confirming procedures for transgender teens. According to a report from the AZ Mirror, Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers proposed the Senate Bill 1045, which would make transgender health care for minors illegal. Under the legislation, doctors would be unable to perform gender-affirming surgeries or prescribe testosterone or estrogen for trans youth under the age of 18. If any medical staff is caught providing these health care services they will be hit with a Class 4 felony – which could lead…

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