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New Utah law brings closure of LGBTQ+ centers at public universities

The new law leaves students without safe spaces.

Right-wing firebrand Charlie Kirk dead after shooting at university in Utah

The 31-year-old was shot during a speaking engagement.

As Lawsuit Looms, a Nonbinary Utah University Alum Is Looking to Protect Future Students

Finley Caciola’s fight against discrimination led to a Title IX case and a lawsuit that could undo the strides made by the original finding.

Jamie Lee Curtis stifled tears while discussing the death of Charlie Kirk

"I hope in that moment when he died that he felt connected with his faith," the decorated actress said of the right-wing activist during a recent podcast appearance.

Utah bans transgender students from living in dorms that align with their gender identity

The state's Republican governor, who once support trans youth, signed the bill into law Friday. Advocates warn the law will exclude and harm transgender students.

Who was Charlie Kirk, the far-right activist killed Wednesday?

Kirk and his Turning Point USA group rose to prominence in the era of Donald Trump.

Phoenix man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up LGBTQ+ bar over Charlie Kirk killing

Treven Michael Gokey was arrested on two felony counts for threatening a gay bar.

Charlie Kirk, leading anti-LGBTQ+ activist, was shot at Utah event

Video of the incident appears to show the right-wing activist being struck.

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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin in custody

Police identified a 22-year-old man from Utah as the person suspected of shooting and killing the right-wing commentator.

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Utah lawmaker moves to rename street honoring Harvey Milk, pay tribute to Charlie Kirk

Republican Rep. Trevor Lee argues that Kirk now has a deeper connection to the state than the trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist.

String of bomb threats force evacuations at HBCUs & DNC HQ after Charlie Kirk shooting

The DNC and several HBCUs have evacuated or been placed on lockdown after receiving threats.

STUDY: 'Not Gay' Mormon Marriages Likely to Fail

Despite the title of a TLC documentary, your husband (or perhaps wife) actually is gay and your marriage may break up, research indicates.

Reactions to far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s death pour in across the political world

The far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ activist who advocated for more guns in American society was killed after being shot.

Course Language at Univ. of Utah: 'Gay Marriage Is Disgusting'

A class for international students asks them to explain why "Gay marriage should not be prohibited." One of the possible answers is shockingly homophobic. 

Trans Woman Forced to Scrub Makeup for Utah License Photo

She was directed to a bottle of hand sanitizer and a stack of paper towels in the middle of the office.

Utah Republicans ignore study supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. It's research they demanded

In 2023, the state legislature banned care for transgender youth “pending research.” The research is in — and inconvenient for Republicans.

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."