Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 4, 2024
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​Arizona School Board Cuts Ties With Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian University​
The board voted to stop bringing in student-teachers from the nearby university.
March 7, 2023
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
Arizona Student Paper Apologizes for Violent Homophobic Cartoon
The Daily Wildcat, student paper for the University of Arizona, is under fire for publishing a comic that seems to advocate and joke about killing gay people.
October 18, 2012
New Study Traces Origins of HIV to Turn of the Century
A new study conducted by the University of Arizona in Tucson estimates that HIV has existed in human populations for more than a century. The study, conducted by evolutionary biologist Michael Worobey and colleagues, estimates the date of origin at around 1900, which is 30 years earlier than previous analyses.
October 3, 2008
Q&A: Neil Giuliano
As the new president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Neil Giuliano must quickly provide a pro-gay counterbalance to the powerful conservative media. The 48-year-old is well-versed in politics, having served as the mayor of Tempe, Ariz., from 1994 to 2004. He is known as a progressive Republican who also gained vital experience in administrative positions at Arizona State University.
October 10, 2005
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of College Athlete in Antigay Harassment Case
Court documents describe a horrific and homophobic environment for the university freshman runner.
June 14, 2023
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
Marriage ban heads to Arizona ballot
The Arizona supreme court on Thursday ruled that an anti-same-sex marriage amendment to the state constitution can appear on the November 7 ballot, while a recently released poll of Arizona voters indicates the harsh measure will fail.
August 31, 2006
Meet NCAA's First Out Football Scholarship Player
My-King Johnson just made gay sports history.
February 26, 2017
America Gets Ready to Vote on Gays' Marriage and Adoption Rights
Gay rights activists in Arkansas, Arizona, California, and Florida used their last day of campaigning before Election Day to urge voters to choose equal rights. How did they fare? Poll results going into the election show it's going to be a close call across the board.
November 4, 2008
Bisexual Candidate Kyrsten Sinema Is Optimistic in Arizona
Kyrsten Sinema, who could become the first openly bisexual candidate elected to Congress, said her lead in the hotly contested race in Arizona appears to be "growing."
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November 7, 2012
Watch Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Supporters Confront Her in Restroom
Protesters said Sinema, in failing to back President Biden's "build back better" plan, is betraying the people who elected her.
October 4, 2021
After Surviving a Mass Shooting, Daniel Hernandez Only Looks Forward
The out Arizona legislator -- who gained a national profile after helping save Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's life -- is now running for Congress.
May 20, 2021
Is Gay Dating App Linked to Basketball Star's Murder?
Many questions remain following the murder of Michael Wright.
November 14, 2015