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DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."

Police arrest 3 teens for allegedly kidnapping and killing young trans man, dumping his body in the desert

Alex Franco, 21, was shot and killed outside the home of his girlfriend, police say.

Utah violated rights of trans woman inmate who performed surgery on herself, DOJ finds

The Utah corrections department strongly disagreed with the finding, saying it was “blindsided” by the timing and had been working to resolve identified issues.

Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.

Utah governor condemns, censures transphobic school board member

The embattled member wrongly suggested a high school “tomboy” was trans, which led to a number of hate-filled posts directed at the student.

Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans

The student's parents are calling on Natalie Cline to resign from the Utah State Board of Education.

Utah Gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill, which advocates say is 'harassment in the most private of settings'

HB 257 defines a “women’s bathroom” and “men’s bathroom” as spaces exclusively designated for females and males, and includes criminal penalties for those found in violation.

Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games

Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.

Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level

It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.

Utah lawmakers pass terrifying anti-transgender bathroom policing bill

The Republican governor now has to decide whether he will sign into law the bill that limit transgender people’s ability to go to which bathroom.

Utah House passes bill that restricts all trans people's use of bathrooms in the state — and threatens jail

H.B. 257 would not only ban transgender folks from many public facilities but also call for jail time.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate: Government should stay out of LGBTQ+ issues

That's the word from Brent Hatch, son of the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, who's running to succeed Mitt Romney.

Pornhub blocks access in two states after age verification laws take effect

Viewers in North Carolina and Montana are no longer able to access Pornhub as the platform protests the states' age verification laws.

Police Questioned a Prime Suspect in a Utah Gay Man’s Murder. Why Is the Case Still Cold?

Bruce Hughes admitted to threatening to kill Doug Coleman. But Salt Lake City police never made any arrests.

Kyrsten Sinema Unfazed by Re-election Prospects, 'Can Do Anything,' According to New Book

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema told Sen. Mitt Romney that she didn't care if she was re-elected because "I saved the Senate by myself."

Meet the Dragon Dads: The Mormon Fathers Fighting for Their LGBTQ+ Kids

Fathers from conservative religious backgrounds have band together in a private support group, fostering a culture of acceptance and advocacy for their LGBTQ+ children.

Bomb Threats Target LGBTQ+ Events Across the U.S. Over the Weekend

A sinister pattern has emerged as multiple cities witness threats against LGBTQ-friendly events.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Utah Patriot Front Homophobe Sentenced for Child Pornography

Many have noted that once again, the pedophile is not a drag queen.