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Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.

Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

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

Utah Activists Use Gay Parents' Kids to Oppose Marriage Equality

An anti-equality rally at the Utah State Capitol last week used photos of children of same-sex couples to highlight the so-called dangers of 'redefining marriage.'

Same-Sex Couples Ask Supreme Court to Review Their Victory

It's rare that the winning parties in a case will ask for a review of their victories, but that's exactly what's happening in the three leading states with marriage equality cases.

Utah Repub. Admits Nationwide Marriage Equality Is Inevitable

Sen. Orrin Hatch, a conservative Republican from Utah, says anyone who doesn't believe marriage equality will soon be the law of the land 'just isn't living in the real world.'

As Lawsuit Looms, a Nonbinary Utah University Alum Is Looking to Protect Future Students

Finley Caciola’s fight against discrimination led to a Title IX case and a lawsuit that could undo the strides made by the original finding.

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.

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 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.

Utah Asks Supreme Court to Decide Marriage Equality

It's the first case of several marriage equality challenges expected to be filed with the nation's highest court.

Orrin Hatch, Who Once Likened Gays to Nazis, Calls for LGBTQ Rights

The Utah senator's farewell speech included a call for the protection of LGBTQ Americans from "invidious discrimination."

Billionaire Quits Mormon Church & Will Donate $600K to LGBTQ+ Group

"While most members are good people trying to do right, I believe the church is actively and currently doing harm in the world."

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 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.

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

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

Hate-Crime Legislation in Utah Advances After Including Conservatives

The historic bill has advanced in Utah, but only after lawmakers including those targeted for political views as a protected class alongside LGBTQ people.

Mitt Romney Blasts George Santos on House Floor

The senator told the congressman of the same party that he didn't belong in the body.

Mike Pence Thinks Utah Could Answer His RFRA Problems

The Indiana Gov. is struggling with how to rehabilitate his state's image after the disgraced Religious Restoration Freedom Act.

Iowa, Utah Advance Anti-Trans Sports Bills

Iowa's bill seeks to bar trans girls and women from female sports, while Utah's would set up a commission to determine trans athletes' eligibility.

Utah's bathroom snitch line hasn't found one legitimate complaint out of 12,000

Utah's anti-transgender bathroom snitch line has gotten over 12,000 complaints — only five were investigated, and none turned up anything.

Supreme Court Puts Kansas Marriage Equality on Hold

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has granted a temporary stay on a federal court ruling that had ordered Kansas to embrace marriage equality beginning today.