LOOKOUT Phx

Joseph Darius Jaafari is the founder and editor in chief of LOOKOUT.

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Yezmin Villarreal is a writer, journalist, and zinester. They are the creator of Dyke Queen, an art, style, and literature zine, that was awarded the “Issues Residency” by Hello Mr.

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Juliette Rihl is a freelance journalist focused on equity issues. She was named Pennsylvania’s emerging reporter of the year in 2021.

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Shelby Rae Wills moved to Phoenix in 2022 to pursue their Master’s degree in Investigative Journalism. They taught English in California and in Eastern Europe through the Peace Corps.

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Lisa Abelar is a longtime Arizona journalist and freelance writer based in Gilbert who seeks adventure and runs a nonprofit for domestic abuse survivors when she's not writing.

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Attorney General’s Office Takes Up Case on ASU Attack, Vows to Protect LGBTQ+ Community

While Flagstaff pushes back the case against Epona Rose, activists gather demanding her freedom.

In West Mesa, a legislator reaches across the aisle, while challenging gender norms

Authors

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him)

Jake Hylton (he/him)

Yezmin Villarreal (they/them)

Juliette Rihl (she/her)

Shelby Rae Wills (they/she)

Marcus L. Sumner

David Boyles

Lisa Abelar (she/her)