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Utah legislature passes a restrictive anti-transgender college student housing plan law

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

Spencer Cox
Politics

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 Auditor Becomes Bathroom Monitor Due to Flooded Snitch Form
News

Utah auditor slams legislature for making him 'bathroom monitor' after 'snitch form' flooded with memes

After receiving thousands of meme submissions to a form used to report transgender people in bathrooms, Utah's auditor shared scathing words for the legislature tasking him with the role.
Justin John and Craig Nielson
Marriage Equality

WATCH: This Fabulous Flash Mob Proposal Is Everything

One of the grooms-to-be made headlines last year for delivering a moving plea for equality to the Utah legislature.

Derek Kitchen
Politics

The next out member of Congress may be a gay man from Utah

Derek Kitchen, a former Utah state senator, Salt Lake City Council member, and Biden administration official, is seeking the Democratic nomination in a newly drawn U.S. House district.

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Law

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.

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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.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Politics

Utah bans transgender students from living in dorms that align with their gender identity

The state's Republican governor, who once support trans youth, signed the bill into law Friday. Advocates warn the law will exclude and harm transgender students.

Utah schools
Politics

Bill Repealing Utah's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Heads to Governor

The measure, repealing a ban on so-called promotion of homosexuality, has bipartisan support.

Gov. Spencer Cox
Politics

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

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.
‘No Promo Homo’ Law Repealed
Youth

Utah’s 'No Promo Homo' Law Now History

After decades, Utah teachers and students can discuss LGBT issues in school thanks to a settlement finally reached.

Van Amstels
News

Utah Fifth-Grader With Gay Dads Shamed by Substitute Teacher

The boy's dads, Louis and Josh van Amstel (pictured), said school officials contacted them immediately after the incident.

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World

Equality for All? Not in Utah

Ariana Losco, a transgender woman living in Utah, publicly spoke on the need to get a law protecting LGBT workers on the books in her state. Little did she know her voice would get her fired.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Law

Utah’s GOP Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill, Cites Trans Youth Suicides

"I don't understand what [trans student athletes] are going through or why they feel the way they do. But I want them to live," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote in a letter explaining his decision.

Spencer Cox
Transgender

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."

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Families

Antigay Utah Judge in Child Custody Debacle Retires

There's one fewer bigot on the bench in Utah, now that state Judge Scott Johansen has called it quits.

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News

Utah sports commission drops challenge to trans sports ban

A case brought by the Utah High School Activities Association and two athletes was voluntarily dismissed.

Meet Jackson Lewis: Utah's youngest elected official is fighting for other LGBTQ+ students
Politics

Meet the gay 19-year-old who made history as Utah's youngest elected official

Jackson Lewis tells The Advocate about representing his former high school on the Canyons School Board and how he wants to fight for LGBTQ+ students.

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News

Utah lawmaker moves to rename street honoring Harvey Milk, pay tribute to Charlie Kirk

Republican Rep. Trevor Lee argues that Kirk now has a deeper connection to the state than the trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist.
Scott Johansen
Families

Antigay Utah Judge Is Off Lesbian Parenting Case

The judge who sought to remove a child from a lesbian couple's home has disqualified himself from the case.

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News

Here's how Boise and Salt Lake City will fly Pride flags despite state bans

These cities stand up for LGBTQ+ rights in the face of state opposition. Will their actions inspire change or face backlash from conservative leaders?