Gay man's face 'peeled off' in knife attack, police won't charge his confessed attacker
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May 12, 2025
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Ariz. Republicans Target Cindy McCain for Biden, LGBTQ+ Rights Support
The Maricopa County Republicans will vote on censuring John McCain's widow later this month.
January 11, 2021
Anti-Immigrant Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Convicted of Criminal Contempt of Court
The longtime sheriff of Maricopa County had persisted in ordering hunts for undocumented immigrants after a federal judge ordered him not to.
July 31, 2017
Arizona Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
The four same-sex couples say lack of marriage rights and recognition in the state is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
January 7, 2014
Judge Won't Automatically Throw Out Arpaio's Conviction
Even though Trump has pardoned Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the federal judge who convicted him of contempt of court wants to hear oral arguments before vacating the conviction.
August 30, 2017
Kyrsten Sinema Wins; Will Be First Out Bi U.S. Senator
Sinema will also be the first woman to represent Arizona in the upper chamber.
November 12, 2018
Selena Drag Queen Asks Arizona to Get Out the Vote
Selena the drag queen is taking an unconvential approach to convince people to go out and vote.
November 5, 2016
Same-sex marriage ban opponents gather against Arizona ballot measure
People in Arizona
are praying for an antigay measure to be booted off the
ballot. Proposition 107 would ban same-sex marriage in the
state and stop legal recognition of domestic-partner benefits.
August 21, 2006
VOTES COUNTED: Kyrsten Sinema Is First Openly Bi Congresswoman
The race to represent Arizona's ninth district was too close to call until Monday morning.
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November 12, 2012
Phoenix mayor comes out against state amendment to ban same-sex marriage
Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon is opposing an Arizona constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, saying its prohibition of domestic-partner benefits could hurt the city's ability to recruit talented employees.
August 23, 2006
SCOTUS Will Hear Trans Case in March. Will Gorsuch Decide It?
Gavin Grimm, a transgender boy fighting for the right to use the appropriate restroom at school, may have his case decided by Scalia's heir apparent, Neil Gorsuch.
February 4, 2017
Trump Pardons Racist Criminal Joe Arpaio
The president has made it clear -- he's declaring war on minorities.
August 25, 2017
Immigrant-Bashing Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces Senate Run
The former Arizona sheriff, who has a history of racial profiling and mistreatment of prisoners, may end up running against bi candidate Kyrsten Sinema.
January 9, 2018
Kyrsten Sinema Surges Ahead in Arizona U.S. Senate Race
Sinema, who would be the first out bisexual U.S. senator, was leading by about 9,600 votes this evening. The count continues.
November 8, 2018
Sacha Baron Cohen's Show Donated to Antigay Group to Book Roy Moore
The donation was revealed after the former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice sued Showtime's Who Is America? for defamation.
October 24, 2018
Former Employee of SCOTUS Nom Says His Ex-Boss Is No Homophobe
A gay former employee of Neil Gorsuch says he congratulated him on his wedding.
February 5, 2017
Arizona Now Has Marriage Equality
A federal judge clears the way for the Grand Canyon State to get marriage equality, and with the attorney general's refusal to appeal, same-sex couples can now marry in Arizona.
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October 17, 2014
Validity Question Looms for Some Trans People Who Marry
One divorce demonstrates the precarious legal state for many transgender people who marry.
May 31, 2013
LGBT Immigration Activists Interrupt Phoenix Pride
The group behind the protest is asking Phoenix Pride to use its power and influence to assist undocumented LGBT people who are held in detention centers.
April 3, 2017
Trump Inaccurately Claims Obama Pardoned Chelsea Manning
Obama actually commuted Manning's sentence, but Trump made the inaccurate statement in defending his pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
August 28, 2017
LGBTQ Primary Wins: Kyrsten Sinema Is Arizona's U.S. Senate Nominee
There were also out nominees chosen for U.S. House in Arizona and Florida.
August 29, 2018