Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points
He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.
May 30 2025 5:14 PM
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Arizona
News from within the borders of Arizona and the fight for equality there. The state's sodomy laws were repealed in 2001 with the passage of the Arizona Equity Act. Arizona voters amended their state constitution to ban same-sex marriage in 2008, approving Proposition 102, which stated, "Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state." Past and present challenges include hate crimes law, transgender rights, adoption, and other rights denied to same-sex couples.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes anti-trans bills, and tells lawmakers to 'focus on real issues that matter'
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a birth certificate update ban as well as two DEI bans that explicitly included transgender people.
May 05 2025 5:22 PM
Missing gay Arizona yoga instructor, Marcus Freiberger, found dead after blind date
Marcus Freiberger, 45, was found dead almost a month after he went missing following a blind date.
March 26 2025 8:50 PM
Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77
His office confirmed his death in a statement.
March 13 2025 5:39 PM
Cis woman confronted by police officers in Arizona Walmart restroom for looking too masculine speaks out (exclusive)
“It’s already enough being Black and facing discrimination,” Kalaya Morton told The Advocate. “Now I have to worry about being harassed just for needing to pee?”
February 28 2025 11:55 AM
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema accused of misusing campaign funds for lavish travel
A government watchdog group filed the complaint.
January 06 2025 9:28 AM
U.S. cities score big in LGBTQ+ equality despite wave of discriminatory state laws
A record number of cities achieved a perfect Municipal Equality Index score in 2024.
November 22 2024 10:02 AM
Meet the Democrat who beat MAGA Republican Kari Lake to replace bi lawmaker Kyrsten Sinema in the U.S. Senate
He eked out a victory in a state that Donald Trump won.
November 12 2024 1:16 PM
An Arizona Republican blocked a total abortion ban, betraying the GOP — and her judge husband
Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.
May 17 2024 4:44 PM
Kyrsten Sinema, first out bisexual U.S. senator, won't run for reelection
The Arizona senator has been much criticized by progressives. Now, she's decided to step aside this November.
March 05 2024 2:32 PM
Another Man Is Charged in Torturing and Brutally Murdering an Arizona Gay Man
Police say the alleged killers horrifically murdered Bernardo Pantaleon because he was gay, then sent photos of his body to his family.
December 07 2023 4:15 PM
3 Arrested in Murder and Mutilation of Arizona Gay Man
Bernardo Pantaleon's relatives, who were sent photos of his brutalized body, believe the killing was a hate crime.
December 05 2023 4:48 PM
Stephen Miller's Legal Firm Sues Arizona School District Over Trans-Supportive Policies
The former Donald Trump aide's legal group says Mesa Public Schools' inclusive policies violate parents' rights.
November 23 2023 12:17 PM
Democratic Donors Abandon Kyrsten Sinema Just Like She Did the Democratic Party
That spells trouble for the bisexual former Democrat, now independent, if she seeks reelection to the U.S. Senate. But are we surprised?
November 13 2023 9:06 PM
Queer Instructor Harassed, Injured by Anti-LGBTQ+ Turning Point USA Crew in Disturbing Video
Two Turning Point USA members followed Arizona State University instructor and co-founder of Drag Queen Story Hour Arizona and one of the members eventually pushes the instructor to the ground.
October 17 2023 12:30 PM
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar Calls for Death to 'Sodomy-Promoting Traitor' Gen. Mark Milley
The far-right Republican from Arizona went on an unhinged rant against the retiring Joint Chiefs chairman.
September 25 2023 4:26 PM
They Live in the US, but These LGBTQ+ Couples Can’t Get Married. Here's Why
Same-sex marriage is banned on the Navajo Nation, the sprawling reservation that spans Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. But that could soon change.
September 23 2023 8:30 PM
89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive
Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 04 2023 4:44 PM
Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.
July 14 2023 2:15 PM
Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth
Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.
July 10 2023 5:52 PM