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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema joins Latter-day Saint leader and seven others in interfaith letter supporting both LGBTQ equality and religious freedom

The "coolest thing" happened to Sergio Aragon and Jesus Gutierrez of Gay Pride Apparel this year when star Lili Reinhart wore one of their hoodies.

The last time I was in the Phoenix area was 2005, so when I was offered a chance to visit the city again, I jumped at the opportunity, especially since this trip would coincide with Phoenix Pride. …

Eight percent of Arizona's children identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, according to advocates.  But nearly half of the youth struggling with homelessness in Arizona are LGBT. And LGBT adolescents are more likely to battle depression, deal with bullying or seriously consider suicide.  There are few resources available to LGBT youth in Arizona's schools. State law makes it illegal for public district or charter schools to provide any information that "promotes a homosexual lifestyle," "portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style" or "suggests that some methods of sex are safe methods of homosexual sex." 

The event included panel discussions with representatives of several industries.

Phoenix joins a nationwide trend of painting crosswalks with a rainbow design to celebrate the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

ASU will celebrate Pride Week from April 9 to 13, and LGBT+ organizations are collaborating to prove that ASU is still proud in 2018.

With the bill HB 2586 currently under consideration in the Arizona House of Representatives, a new poll was created to see how Arizonans felt on the issue.

A report on how well American cities are ensuring equality for LGBT people shows 68 of 506 cities earned perfect scores, including three in Arizona.

One.n.ten, a Phoenix organization supporting LGBT youth, opened a new youth center after receiving a $275,000 gift from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. Program Coordinator Rachel Sherman gives azcentral a tour. Carly Henry/azcentral.com

The Valley of the Sun offers a lot of Covid-friendly options for LGBTQ travelers, from architectural tours to hiking to outdoor educational experiences.

Despite this victory, the threat of anti-gay Trump judges looms large.

Happy anniversary to Echo magazine. The LGBTQ-themed magazine based in Arizona started 30 years ago.

LGBTQ Youth from Across the Country Head to Phoenix to Begin Adventure at Largest Camp of its Kind - one•n•ten’s Camp OUTdoors is one of the largest and longest running programs in the country. The Camp will be welcoming more than 145 youth, more than 60 volunteers and dozens of workshop presenters from all over the U.S. this August 31st – September 3rd. In a wilderness setting in a community up north from Phoenix, Camp OUTdoors provides campers with information and skills to confront the unique set of challenges LGBTQ youth face, which includes bullying, that can then lead to isolation, rejection from their family, community, and religious/spiritual institutions, and higher risk of depression. Additionally, Camp OUTdoors workshops aim to assist youth in identifying sources of strength in their life to address the risk of suicide that the community is facing at an ever-increasing rate.

Phoenix just got a little more colorful.  The crosswalks at Seventh and Glenrosa avenues and Central Avenue at Portland Street now feature a rainbow pattern — a tribute to the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.

Tyler’s Suite: Creating a Lasting Culture of Kindness through the Power of Music - The Phoenix Metropolitan Men’s Chorus, the flagship for Grand Canyon Performing Arts will be performing the highly lauded nine-piece choral movement dedicated to the memory of Tyler Clementi. Tyler was a young musician who died by suicide after being bullied by his roommate during his first weeks of college. We invite the community to attend this powerful collection of music for free has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:00pm.

LGBT+ politicians speak at ASU to combat stigma and achieve political representation and equity.

The festival is a fundraiser raising money for "One-n-Ten" a local non-profit that supports LGBT youth in Arizona.

A Phoenix wedding shop sued the city because of an ordinance that would require them to create invitations and artwork for same-sex weddings.

Two guest speakers from One Community will appear at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the First Congregational Church, 216 E. Gurley St.

A Phoenix LGBT youth organization received a $275,000 donation to help build a new facility after a July 12 fire destroyed the center's previous location. The one.n.ten youth center said Tuesday that the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation made the donation to help complete construction on the new center, which will be located at the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness at Central Avenue and Portland Street. The new center will provide programs and services for LGBT and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 24.