Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules
Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.
June 20, 2023
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Salt Lake City Elects Lesbian Mayor, Jackie Biskupski
A canvass confirms Biskupski's win, making her the first openly LGBT person to be elected mayor of Salt Lake City.
November 17, 2015
Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law
The legislative ban on conversion therapy for minors strengthens a ban enacted by a licensing board.
March 22, 2023
LGBT Utahns Can Stand Up to the Patriarchy on Tuesday
The leaders of Equality Utah call for LGBT folks in their state -- and everywhere -- to support Hillary Clinton for president.
November 4, 2016
Kristin Chenoweth Slammed for Performance With Antigay Mormon Choir
The singer, actress, and LGBTQ ally has been criticized for agreeing to perform at the homophobic church's Tabernacle.
November 30, 2018
Miss Utah Rachel Slawson Is First Out Bi Competitor in Miss USA
Days before being crowned Miss Utah, Slawson wrote candidly about her sexual identity in an Instagram post.
January 22, 2020
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.
June 26, 2024
Utah Gov. Opposes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Asks for 'Better Way'
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox says meeting trans kids "changes your heart in important ways."
February 19, 2021
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.
January 27, 2024
Far Right Again Says Marriage Equality Will Lead to Incest, Polygamy
Right-wing groups opposing the Respect for Marriage Act are trotting out those bogeymen once more.
August 2, 2022
Utah Gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill, which advocates say is 'harassment in the most private of settings'
HB 257 defines a “women’s bathroom” and “men’s bathroom” as spaces exclusively designated for females and males, and includes criminal penalties for those found in violation.
January 31, 2024
Utah Legislature Passes Anti-Trans Bill, Republican Gov. Vows to Veto
Gov. Spencer Cox, who also opposed such legislation last year, promises to veto the last-minute attempt.
March 5, 2022
13 photos showing off Salt Lake City's proud and hot queerness by LGBTQ+ travel zine Elska
Despite the preconceived notions of Utah's capitol, SLC has a sizeable — and proud — queer community.
November 15, 2024
Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Most Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.
January 30, 2023
Utah Is Finally Addressing Its Epidemic of Youth Suicide
Equality Utah's Troy Williams on how his organization is directing resources to the state's most vulnerable people.
April 26, 2018