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Neon Trees lead singer changes tune on Mormon religion

By Alayna Pehrson
May 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Tyler Glenn, frontman of the band Neon Trees, poses for a portrait in New York. Two years after coming out as gay and praising The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for offering support, Glenn is denouncing his faith in his latest music video. (Associated Press)
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Local

SB107 Bill would increase severity of hate crime penalties

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
February 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Steve Urquhart, R-St. George, has introduced Senate Bill 107, amending hate crime laws in Utah. (Steve Urquhart)
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Local

Herbert encourages balance between state and federal government regulation

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
January 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. and Chair of the National Governors Association Gary Herbert spoke about 'State of the States' address on Thursday, Jan. 7 insisting that the federal and state governments rehabilitate an equilibrium of power.
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Campus

LDS mothers of LGBT+ called 'Mama Dragons' share stories of love

By Emilie Stiles
October 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Kimberly Anderson presented her year-long work, 'The Mama Dragon Story Project,' at Writ & Vision, a bookstore in downtown Provo on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The project contains photos and essays written by women who refer to themselves as 'Mama Dragons.' (Luann Hawker)
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Local

Affirmation: Where LGBTQ/SSA Mormons Unite

By Kelsie Matheson
September 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Tyler Glenn, lead singer for the band, Neon Trees, makes his appearance at Affirmation. (Kelsie Matheson)
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Campus Events

Provo LGBTQ support group reacts to Elder Rasband's devotional invitation

By Whitney Hales
September 18, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband's devotional on religious freedom on Sept. 15 became an instant talking point on the BYU Campus. It sparked conversation among the student body and was met with a positive reaction from Provo's LGBTQ support group.
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Devotionals and Forums

Elder Rasband promotes fairness for all

By Theresa Davis
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband speaks about fairness at September 15, 2015 devotional. (Mark A. Philbrick/BYU Photo)
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Local

LDS Church makes contribution to LGBTQ group Utah Pride Center

By Allie Arnell
July 01, 2015 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made its first ever donation to the Utah Pride Center today to aid its program for homeless and low-income youth, according to a press release from the Utah Pride Center.
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State

Utah junior senator does not compare civil rights to LGBT movement

By Elevennews
March 31, 2015 12:00 AM
By Fran Djoukeng
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Religion

LGBT and religious rights legislation round-up

By Emily Hales
March 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A look back at one of the most hotly debated issues of this legislative session.
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Religion

Utah Senate to debate nondiscrimination bill before weekend break

By Universe Contributor
March 06, 2015 12:00 AM
By Madeleine Lewis
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Cougar Questions

Cougar Questions: 'What are your thoughts on the recent LDS press conference?'

By Mckayla Lundeen
February 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Joshua Chappell, media arts, Mesa, Arizona
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Religion

Key points for religious freedom and nondiscrimination

By Brooke Weenig
February 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints called for United States legislation that protects religious freedoms and outlined five key points on the subject:
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Religion

#Fairness4all trends on Twitter after LDS press conference

By Emily Hales
January 27, 2015 12:00 AM
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State

Youth homelesness in Utah complicated by LGBT issues

By Dylan Ellsworth
February 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Joseph carried his belongings in a suitcase and a garbage bag. He had hitchhiked 80 miles to Ogden to the OUTreach Resource Center after he said his parents told him to leave, to straighten up and not to return until he had changed. Joseph had just told his parents he was transgender.
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Uncategorized

Anti-discrimination supporters employ nonviolent protest methods

By Mallory Jesperson
February 12, 2014 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Supporters of a controversial anti-discrimination bill continue to draw attention to their cause by drawing on nonviolent protest tactics in hopes of bringing the bill to a committee hearing in the face of Senate indifference.
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Campus Events

It gets better video creates conversation on BYU campus

By Megan Adams
April 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Gay BYU students have created an 'It Gets Better' video in order to promote conversation and understanding for those with same-sex attraction on campus.
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Uncategorized

SB296: Anti-discrimination passes Senate, still faces House scrutiny

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Jeremy Harris
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