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.
February 17, 2023
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Mitt Romney Wants to Run for Senator From Utah
If U.S. Sen Orrin Hatch of Utah decides to retire, Mitt Romney wants to takr his place in 2018.
September 12, 2017
Utah GOP Senator Explains Why He Supports Trans Kids & Adults
The state lawmaker says Republicans worry that accepting transgender people will lead to an outbreak of new trans people nationwide.
March 4, 2023
This Woman Could Become the First Out Trans U.S. Senator
Misty Snow doesn't have the usual background for a candidate to the U.S. Senate, but she isn't letting that stop her from making history.Â
June 30, 2016
Bill that could ban GSAs passes in Utah
Following an emotionally charged debate in the Utah senate on Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Republican senator Chris Buttars (pictured) that many gay rights advocates fear will ban all gay-straight alliance clubs in Utah easily passed.
February 23, 2006
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."
December 14, 2018
Clinton Wins Arizona; Sanders Takes Utah, Idaho
The former secretary of state wins Tuesday's biggest contest, while the Vermont senator tops the Utah and Idaho caucuses.
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March 22, 2016
Sen. Claire McCaskill to Orrin Hatch: Your Tax Bill Is a Fraud
The Missouri senator was visibly angry at the Republican ruse, telling her Utah colleague he's benefiting corporations at the expense of lower- and middle-class people.
November 17, 2017
Utah Lawmaker Stands Behind Homophobic Words
Following his removal from two Utah senate committees for homophobic remarks, Sen. Chris Buttars went on record Friday, standing behind his belief homosexuality is "the greatest threat to America."
February 24, 2009
Kyrsten Sinema Unfazed by Re-election Prospects, 'Can Do Anything,' According to New Book
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema told Sen. Mitt Romney that she didn't care if she was re-elected because "I saved the Senate by myself."
October 26, 2023
Republican U.S. Senate candidate: Government should stay out of LGBTQ+ issues
That's the word from Brent Hatch, son of the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, who's running to succeed Mitt Romney.
January 9, 2024
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.
March 8, 2017
Utah State Sen. Stands Up for Trans Intern in Gender-Affirming Care Debate
A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors already negatively affected the state's trans community said a statement from trans intern Ari Webb, read by Sen. Nate Blouin.
January 24, 2023
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 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