A Salt Lake City man is accused of sexually assaulting a lesbian friend of his wife's after telling the victim he was going to "fix the gay." Adam Quinn Atwood, 34, was arrested Wednesday and … [Read more...] about Utah Man Accused of Raping Lesbian After Telling Her He Was Going to ‘Fix the Gay’
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Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT) Hospitalized After Coronavirus Worsens
Rep. Ben McAdams, the second House lawmaker to announce that he tested positive for coronavirus, was hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath on Friday, he announced Sunday night. … [Read more...] about Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT) Hospitalized After Coronavirus Worsens
Did BYU Trick Gay Students Into Coming Out So It Could Discipline Them? (VIDEO)
Last month, we told you how Mormon church-owned Brigham Young University had removed a ban on “homosexual behavior” from its honor code. LGBT students, who have long suffered in the shadows at the … [Read more...] about Did BYU Trick Gay Students Into Coming Out So It Could Discipline Them? (VIDEO)
Utah is Set to Decriminalize Polygamy, and Right-Wingers are Blaming the Gays
A bill that would effectively decriminalize polygamy in Utah cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday, when it was overwhelmingly approved by the state's Republican-controlled House of Representatives. … [Read more...] about Utah is Set to Decriminalize Polygamy, and Right-Wingers are Blaming the Gays
Utah Becomes 19th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
Ogden Utah Mormon Temple / Photo by Michael Hart on Unsplash Following news that a deal had been reached with the Mormon Church back in November, Utah has become the 19th state to ban harmful … [Read more...] about Utah Becomes 19th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
Utah Governor Yanks Condoms from HIV Prevention Campaign Over Racy Slogans
Utah Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has blocked the state health department from distributing condoms with suggestive packaging slogans that were part of a new HIV prevention campaign. The Salt Lake … [Read more...] about Utah Governor Yanks Condoms from HIV Prevention Campaign Over Racy Slogans
‘DWTS’ Dancer’s Son Told ‘Homosexuality is Wrong’ After Telling Teacher He’s Thankful for Being Adopted by His Gay Dads: VIDEO
Dancing with the Stars dancer Louis van Amstel's 11-year-old son was given a heartbreaking introduction to homophobia last week after telling his substitute teacher that he's thankful he's being … [Read more...] about ‘DWTS’ Dancer’s Son Told ‘Homosexuality is Wrong’ After Telling Teacher He’s Thankful for Being Adopted by His Gay Dads: VIDEO
Mormons and LGBTQ Advocates Reach Deal to Ban Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ in Utah
Ogden Utah Mormon Temple / Photo by Michael Hart on Unsplash LGBTQ advocates and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have reached a deal to ban harmful gay conversion therapy for minors … [Read more...] about Mormons and LGBTQ Advocates Reach Deal to Ban Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ in Utah
Mormon Church Issues Statement Opposing Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy
Photo by Mark Burnett on Unsplash The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints issued a statement this week opposing a ban on gay conversion therapy in Utah. The statement could put a bill … [Read more...] about Mormon Church Issues Statement Opposing Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy
Utah Lawmaker Derek Kitchen, Who Fought to Overturn State’s Gay Marriage Ban, is Separating from His Husband
Utah state senator Derek Kitchen, who fought to overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage, is separating from his husband Moudi Sbeity, he announced in an Instagram post on Monday. The AP … [Read more...] about Utah Lawmaker Derek Kitchen, Who Fought to Overturn State’s Gay Marriage Ban, is Separating from His Husband
