This link leads to a funny, poignant personal essay from Kevin Kloosterman, an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights who also happens to be an ex-Bishop … [Read more...] about How A Mormon Bishop Became An LGBT Ally (With An Assist From Carson Kressley): VIDEO
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Utah Sees Small Shifts On Marriage Equality, Civil Unions
There are two ways to look at a new poll about Utah voters' opinions on marriage equality, civil unions and general legal recognition for same-sex … [Read more...] about Utah Sees Small Shifts On Marriage Equality, Civil Unions
‘Declaration Of Independence From Mormonism’; Faithful Leave Church Over Gay Rights, Science
Yesterday afternoon, roughly 150 Latter Day Saints publicly resigned en masse from their church in Salt Lake City. The defectors ventured from Utah, … [Read more...] about ‘Declaration Of Independence From Mormonism’; Faithful Leave Church Over Gay Rights, Science
Utah Democrat Comes Out of the Closet: VIDEO
Here's a scenario with which many will be familiar.Writes Politico's Charles Mahtesian:"It's awfully hard to be a Democrat in Utah, … [Read more...] about Utah Democrat Comes Out of the Closet: VIDEO
Two Guys Read Fred Karger’s Anti-Gay Emails: VIDEO
Gay Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger went to Utah and got a bunch of anti-gay hate mail. Elliott Morgan and Joe Beretta take a look at … [Read more...] about Two Guys Read Fred Karger’s Anti-Gay Emails: VIDEO
Utah GOP Official’s Wife Blasts ‘Wicked’ Fred Karger
There was never even a remote possibility that Fred Karger would win the GOP presidential nomination. Forget for a second his lack of name … [Read more...] about Utah GOP Official’s Wife Blasts ‘Wicked’ Fred Karger
300+ Straight Mormons March in Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City: VIDEO
As I noted on Friday, a group of LDS Church members called 'Mormons Building Bridges' marched in yesterday's Utah Gay Pride Parade in Salt … [Read more...] about 300+ Straight Mormons March in Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City: VIDEO
Ogden, Utah Holds Bullying Vigil After Death of Gay Teen: VIDEO
Approximately 100 members of the Ogden, Utah community, many of whom described themselves as straight, married, and Mormon, attended an anti-bullying … [Read more...] about Ogden, Utah Holds Bullying Vigil After Death of Gay Teen: VIDEO
Seventeen-Year-Old Jack Reese Committed Suicide Near Ogden, Utah: Rally Planned
Another gay teen committed suicide last week. This was in Mountain Green, Utah, just east of the small city of Ogden. If the the Ogden … [Read more...] about Seventeen-Year-Old Jack Reese Committed Suicide Near Ogden, Utah: Rally Planned
Utah Passes Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill; Bans Discussion of Homosexuality and Contraceptives: VIDEO
Utah's legislature gave final passage this week with a Senate vote of 19-10 to an abstinence-only sex-ed bill that forbids discussion of … [Read more...] about Utah Passes Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill; Bans Discussion of Homosexuality and Contraceptives: VIDEO