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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks congressional investigation

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signs anti trans bathroom bill high school student affected transgender bans

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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.

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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.

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Utah legislature passes a restrictive anti-transgender college student housing plan law

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

Meet Jackson Lewis: Utah's youngest elected official is fighting for other LGBTQ+ students

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Meet the gay 19-year-old who made history as Utah's youngest elected official

Jackson Lewis tells The Advocate about representing his former high school on the Canyons School Board and how he wants to fight for LGBTQ+ students.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks congressional investigation

PHOTOS: Cultures Clash at Utah Capitol Over Marriage

Hundreds of demonstrators, both supporters and opponents of marriage equality, gathered inside and outside Utah's state capitol Tuesday.

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.

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 prosecutor reads chilling text messages Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter’s roommate provided to police

Right-wing media have been consumed with unconfirmed reports that Tyler Robinson’s roommate, who appears incredulous in the exchanges, may be transgender.

Utah governor says Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter lived with trans partner

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the partner had been cooperating with authorities and had "no idea this was happening."

Wall Street Journal quietly walks back false claim Charlie Kirk shooter had pro-trans messages on his bullets

The paper had falsely claimed that the alleged shooter engraved messages consistent with “transgender ideology” on bullets recovered by law enforcement officials.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Utah legislature passes a restrictive anti-transgender college student housing plan law

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

Meet the gay 19-year-old who made history as Utah's youngest elected official

Jackson Lewis tells The Advocate about representing his former high school on the Canyons School Board and how he wants to fight for LGBTQ+ students.

'RHOSLC' drama escalates as Angie Katsanevas calls out Lisa Barlow

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City continue to deliver on every level.

Utah drag queen Tara Lipsyncki was forced to sell her childhood home & go into hiding after far-right attacks

Tara Lipsyncki was harassed and doxxed to the point that she had to sell the home her mom left her after she died.

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Hundreds of demonstrators, both supporters and opponents of marriage equality, gathered inside and outside Utah's state capitol Tuesday.

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

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.

Right-wing media have been consumed with unconfirmed reports that Tyler Robinson’s roommate, who appears incredulous in the exchanges, may be transgender.

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the partner had been cooperating with authorities and had "no idea this was happening."

The paper had falsely claimed that the alleged shooter engraved messages consistent with “transgender ideology” on bullets recovered by law enforcement officials.

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

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

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

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

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

Jackson Lewis tells The Advocate about representing his former high school on the Canyons School Board and how he wants to fight for LGBTQ+ students.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City continue to deliver on every level.

Tara Lipsyncki was harassed and doxxed to the point that she had to sell the home her mom left her after she died.