Abstinence-only "sex education" is nearer to becoming a mandate in Utah after the State House quietly passed HB363 by a terrifying 45-28 … [Read more...] about Utah Moves Closer To Abstinence-Only Education: VIDEO
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LGBT Mormons Get Together
As you read this, "hundreds of gay Mormons, their families and friends" are gathered in Salt Lake City, UT, to talk about sexuality at a … [Read more...] about LGBT Mormons Get Together
S.I.N. Patrol Launched to Fight Gay Bashings in Utah: VIDEO
In response to a series of gay bashings in Salt Lake City recently, 140 volunteers are now part of the S.I.N. (Safety in Numbers) patrol, and roam … [Read more...] about S.I.N. Patrol Launched to Fight Gay Bashings in Utah: VIDEO
Students, Workers Lift Burning Car Off of Trapped Motorcyclist: VIDEO
You always hope that people will come together and help in an emergency. This time, in Utah, they did:Abbass Sharif remembers only that something … [Read more...] about Students, Workers Lift Burning Car Off of Trapped Motorcyclist: VIDEO
Third Gay Man Attacked in Salt Lake City in Two Weeks
Yet another anti-gay attack has been reported in the Salt Lake City area. A gay man has been attacked while taking out the garbage at the hair salon … [Read more...] about Third Gay Man Attacked in Salt Lake City in Two Weeks
Gay Democrat Wins Utah Party Chair, Courts Mormons
Jim Dabakis became the first openly gay man to win the Utah Democratic Party's chairmanship this weekend. And now that he's won, Dabakis vows to keep … [Read more...] about Gay Democrat Wins Utah Party Chair, Courts Mormons
Jackie Biskupski, Utah’s Last Openly Gay Lawmaker, Resigns
Utah Rep. Jackie Biskupski, the state's only openly gay legislator, is resigning, after buying a home outside her district where she wants to raise … [Read more...] about Jackie Biskupski, Utah’s Last Openly Gay Lawmaker, Resigns
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #878
TOO-ISM: On various types of discrimination from within the gay community. MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: Matt Baume with his latest news round-up. QUEER UTAH: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #878
Leading Candidate to Replace Anti-Gay Utah Lawmaker Chris Buttars is… His Anti-Gay Daughter
Bigotry runs in the family. Pride in Utah reports: According to her website, Christie Buttars Giles isn’t going to be any different than her … [Read more...] about Leading Candidate to Replace Anti-Gay Utah Lawmaker Chris Buttars is… His Anti-Gay Daughter
Leading Anti-Gay Utah State Senator Chris Buttars is Retiring
Utah State Senator Chris Buttars, who time and time again has been the leading force against LGBT rights in Utah's legislature, is retiring, he … [Read more...] about Leading Anti-Gay Utah State Senator Chris Buttars is Retiring