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
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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
High School Football Players Burn LGBTQ Pride Flag, Say ‘All Gays Die’ in Disturbing Snapchat Video: WATCH
Two high school football team members from Kearns High School in the Salt Lake City area have been indefinitely suspended after sharing a video to Snapchat in which members of the team burn an LGBTQ … [Read more...] about High School Football Players Burn LGBTQ Pride Flag, Say ‘All Gays Die’ in Disturbing Snapchat Video: WATCH
2-Year-Old’s Reaction to Seeing a Drag Queen for the First Time Goes Viral
Austin DeSpain took his two-year-old daughter Madilyn to the Salt Lake City Pride parade last weekend, and her face lit up when she saw drag queens for the first time. DeSpain uploaded the live photo … [Read more...] about 2-Year-Old’s Reaction to Seeing a Drag Queen for the First Time Goes Viral
Married GOP Mormon Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie Comes Out as Gay in FB Video: WATCH
He's a Republican, a Mormon, a Utah County Commissioner, married to a woman, and gay. Nathan Ivie came out of the closet this week in a Facebook video. Ivie said he attempted suicide at the age of … [Read more...] about Married GOP Mormon Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie Comes Out as Gay in FB Video: WATCH
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gay Basher Who Didn’t Show Up to Court
Police have a warrant out for Carlo Alazo, the man seen in a viral videotaunting a gay man before assaulting him, after Alazo failed to show up for his court date on Friday. The Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Arrest Warrant Issued for Gay Basher Who Didn’t Show Up to Court
