LOOKOUT Publications

Ever wondered how journalists decide what’s news — and how to tell stories that actually matter? Now’s your chance to find out.

LOOKOUT’s Reporting As Resistance is a free, month-long online program for Arizona residents who want to learn journalism skills and apply them in the real world. From interviewing and trust-building to writing, story structure, and understanding media ethics, you’ll get hands-on experience telling stories that impact your community.

Participants who complete the program can be published in LOOKOUT’s Summer magazine and may be considered for a paid internship with our reporters during election season.

No experience? No problem. All you need is curiosity, willingness to learn, and commitment to attend our mandatory Saturday sessions, 10–12:30 p.m.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait. Sign up now at our Linktree in bio and start turning your curiosity into action.

On March 14, we’re gathering at for an intergenerational conversation on s*x work — the legal landscape, the technology, the moral arguments, and the art.

We’ll bring together people who once worked Roosevelt Row with modern-day content creators to talk about how the industry has changed.

Small bites and a free drink (21+) are included. Want to join the VIP cocktail hour? A few tickets are still left.

Grab yours at the link in our bio.

Nearly half of the 1.1 million people served by Salt River Project may not be able to vote in the utility’s upcoming election — even if they pay the bill every month.

That’s because SRP voting eligibility isn’t based on residency. It’s tied to a century-old system rooted in farmland ownership, meaning many renters, homeowners and residents in urban areas across Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Glendale are excluded from the vote. Meanwhile, some landowners who don’t even receive SRP power can still participate.

The low-turnout race is now drawing attention from political groups trying to influence the utility’s future.

Read the full story and check whether you’re eligible to vote at the link in our bio.

YOU CAN SIT WITH US!

Come join us at Talega Coffee Roasters Next Friday morning!

We'll be set up outside with a table, some free swag, and be hanging out with no agenda. The LOOKOUT Table is just a way to get people into a space to meet new friends and caffeine-addicts (just like us).

Come and sit and we'll buy you a coffee, on us!

*An earlier post had the incorrect date and time. Please note this is happening Friday, March 20 from 9-11 am.

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In Bullhead City, Mystic Energies Healing is more than a metaphysical shop — it’s a q***r sanctuary.

Founded by Nikolle and Christina Morrigan, the space offers tarot, Reiki, spiritual coaching, crystals, and classes that connect LGBTQ+ folks from across the country, in person and online.

What started as a small local shop has grown into a national hub for healing, self-discovery, and community.

Read the full story on our website at the link in our bio. .

Worries over racial targeting, lost clientele, and roaming ICE agents loom as DHS plans to move into Phoenix suburb.

Story and photos by John Washingtonbwashington

A leaked email reveals efforts to criminalize drag performances for minors as a way to provoke Democrats.

Story by Joseph Darius Jaafari

If you want to stop giving out your tax money, there’s a better (and legal) way to funnel dollars into programs you care about. in Arizona.

Skipping Your Taxes Isn’t A Good Protest. Redirecting Them Might Be. If you want to stop giving out your tax money, there’s a better (and legal) way to funnel dollars into programs you care about.

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills that regulate how trans people live, and even exist. A Tucson Holocaust museum director explains why genocide scholars find them worrying.

What Would a Trans Genocide Look Like? A Holocaust Educator Says We’re Already Seeing It.

For many q***r and trans people, learning to defend themselves is a practical path in facing political hostilities. But it's also been helpful in feeling better about their bodies.

Here’s Why More LGBTQ+ People Are Learning Self-Defense