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Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride flags on public schools and government buildings
Politics

Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride and other flags on public schools and government buildings

Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.

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Politics

Utah Close to Writing Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The state has banned the use of the practice on minors through licensing regulations since 2020, but a state law will make the prohibition stronger.

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News

Gay activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76

Bastian, cofounder of WordPerfect, left the Mormon Church as a young adult and dedicated himself to LGBTQ+ causes.

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News

Utah Lawmakers, Activists Reach Compromise on Conversion Therapy Ban

Activists voiced concerns that the proposed bill was too watered-down.

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Education

Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games

Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.

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Utah lawmakers pass terrifying anti-transgender bathroom policing bill

The Republican governor now has to decide whether he will sign into law the bill that limit transgender people’s ability to go to which bathroom.