Arizona NLGJA
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the Arizona chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists ▼ https://linktr.ee/aznlgja
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National news coverage framed November’s elections as proof that anti-trans messaging wasn't effective this cycle.
@lookoutnews.bsky.social found the opposite in Mesa, where that rhetoric helped power a recall against District 2 Council Member Julie Spilsbury.
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@lookoutnews.bsky.social found the opposite in Mesa, where that rhetoric helped power a recall against District 2 Council Member Julie Spilsbury.
www.lookoutnews.org/mesa-recall-...
Mesa Recall Shows Scapegoating Trans People Remains A Potent Strategy for Far-Right Republicans
Despite claims nationally that attacks on transgender people didn’t work in the November elections, a recall in Mesa showed how the tactic remains effective in some places where Turning Point has sway...
www.lookoutnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
National news coverage framed November’s elections as proof that anti-trans messaging wasn't effective this cycle.
@lookoutnews.bsky.social found the opposite in Mesa, where that rhetoric helped power a recall against District 2 Council Member Julie Spilsbury.
www.lookoutnews.org/mesa-recall-...
@lookoutnews.bsky.social found the opposite in Mesa, where that rhetoric helped power a recall against District 2 Council Member Julie Spilsbury.
www.lookoutnews.org/mesa-recall-...
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In her first remarks on the House floor, Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva stood firmly in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
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Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights in fiery floor speech
“Our democracy only works when everyone has a voice,” the Arizona congresswoman said.
www.advocate.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In her first remarks on the House floor, Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva stood firmly in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
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One local Arizona clinical psychologist explains how anti-gay rhetoric has recently impacted kids’ well-being.
Mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth had been improving for years — until now
One local clinical psychologist explains how anti-gay rhetoric has recently impacted kids’ well-being.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One local Arizona clinical psychologist explains how anti-gay rhetoric has recently impacted kids’ well-being.
In @azcentral.com: The 80-year rise, fall and rebirth of Phoenix's lesbian bar scene
"When the bars disappeared, it wasn't just the physical space that was gone, but many of the stories of survival and community-building that happened within their walls."
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"When the bars disappeared, it wasn't just the physical space that was gone, but many of the stories of survival and community-building that happened within their walls."
www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In @azcentral.com: The 80-year rise, fall and rebirth of Phoenix's lesbian bar scene
"When the bars disappeared, it wasn't just the physical space that was gone, but many of the stories of survival and community-building that happened within their walls."
www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
"When the bars disappeared, it wasn't just the physical space that was gone, but many of the stories of survival and community-building that happened within their walls."
www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
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The yearly two-day event and parade will take place in central Phoenix. Here's what to know about Phoenix Pride.
Phoenix Pride to draw thousands as fear lingers over recent threats
The yearly two-day event and parade will take place in central Phoenix. Here's what to know about Phoenix Pride.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The yearly two-day event and parade will take place in central Phoenix. Here's what to know about Phoenix Pride.
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NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams
NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams
The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...
www.thewrap.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams
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New York's LGBTQ film festival to provide free virtual screenings to Arizonans
The Arizona Queer Film Access Initiative will allow Arizonans to access free LGBTQ films after a long-running Phoenix festival was canceled last month.
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The Arizona Queer Film Access Initiative will allow Arizonans to access free LGBTQ films after a long-running Phoenix festival was canceled last month.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
New York's LGBTQ film festival to provide free virtual screenings to Arizonans
The Arizona Queer Film Access Initiative will allow Arizonans to access free LGBTQ films after a long-running Phoenix festival was canceled last month.
www.nbcnews.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New York's LGBTQ film festival to provide free virtual screenings to Arizonans
The Arizona Queer Film Access Initiative will allow Arizonans to access free LGBTQ films after a long-running Phoenix festival was canceled last month.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
The Arizona Queer Film Access Initiative will allow Arizonans to access free LGBTQ films after a long-running Phoenix festival was canceled last month.
For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
"Police said they have no plans to increase patrols in the Melrose district this weekend, even as local LGBTQ+ bars heighten security in response to threats and escalating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the lead-up to Charlie Kirk’s funeral ... being held in Glendale."
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No Plan To Boost Patrols In Melrose Despite Threats To LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ businesses take safety into their own hands as extremist threats intensify before Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
www.lookoutnews.org
September 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"Police said they have no plans to increase patrols in the Melrose district this weekend, even as local LGBTQ+ bars heighten security in response to threats and escalating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the lead-up to Charlie Kirk’s funeral ... being held in Glendale."
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www.lookoutnews.org/no-plan-to-b...
"Sharing unsubstantiated claims breaks one of journalism’s core ethical principles: do no harm,” @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social President Ken Miguel told The Advocate. “Stories like these risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes and unfairly targeting a marginalized group”
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New York Post targets trans people with ‘harmful’ reporting on Charlie Kirk murder, critics say
The right-wing outlet has tried to tie the killing of the political commentator to the transgender community.
www.advocate.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"Sharing unsubstantiated claims breaks one of journalism’s core ethical principles: do no harm,” @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social President Ken Miguel told The Advocate. “Stories like these risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes and unfairly targeting a marginalized group”
www.advocate.com/news/new-yor...
www.advocate.com/news/new-yor...
Enter promo code NLGJA when registering for @azcentral.com's At the Bar event 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Boycott Bar in Phoenix's Melrose District
That's $16 for 2 cocktails, appetizers and raffle entry for a $250 gift card from Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine
Deets: www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
That's $16 for 2 cocktails, appetizers and raffle entry for a $250 gift card from Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine
Deets: www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
June 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Enter promo code NLGJA when registering for @azcentral.com's At the Bar event 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Boycott Bar in Phoenix's Melrose District
That's $16 for 2 cocktails, appetizers and raffle entry for a $250 gift card from Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine
Deets: www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
That's $16 for 2 cocktails, appetizers and raffle entry for a $250 gift card from Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine
Deets: www.azcentral.com/story/entert...