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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.

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.

Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The legislative ban on conversion therapy for minors strengthens a ban enacted by a licensing board.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Most Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.

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.