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Nation

House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

By Associated Press
July 20, 2022 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservatives.
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Featured

Church updates LGBTQ policies

By Arianna Davidson
April 04, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday children of LGBTQ parents will no longer need First Presidency approval to get baptized, a policy put into place in November 2015. (Church Newsroom)
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Religion

Religious freedom conference addresses handling religious speech with associates, in public schools

By Sarah Averett Harris
July 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Michael D. Frandsen, Director of Public Affairs for the LDS Church, presents a workshop session at the Religious Freedom Annual Review on July 7 in the BYU Conference Center. Frandsen spoke about how people of faith can most effectively discuss religious freedom. (Maddi Driggs)
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Religion

Survey says Mormons are the most Republican group in US

By Chris Larson
February 24, 2016 12:00 AM
A recent article published on Tuesday, Feb. 23, by Pew Research Center pointed out that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are one of the most Republican religious group in the nation.
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Life

The biggest Internet moments of 2015

By Emilie Stiles
December 04, 2015 12:00 AM
The Internet has long been a source of entertainment and information, and the World Wide Web in 2015 was no different. While there were many hilarious memes and controversial hashtags created, some stood out above the rest.
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Life

LDS Church members look towards future with policy changes

By Emilie Stiles
November 20, 2015 12:00 AM
The recent policy changes in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding children of same-sex couples led to intense discussion from members and non-members alike.
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Local

LDS Church adds to policy clarification

By Alex Clark
November 13, 2015 12:00 AM
The LDS Church clarified the updates to its policy handbook for local church leaders Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (LDS Church)
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Local

LDS Church says handbook changes are compassionate towards children

By Cassidy Hansen
November 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve explains changes in the church leadership handbook regarding same-sex couples and their children. (LDS Church)
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Religion

LDS Church formalizes gay marriage as apostasy

By Cassidy Hansen
November 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Updates to the LDS Church's handbook for church leaders regarding couples within same-gender marriage and their children were distributed to church leaders Thursday.
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World

World Congress of Families IX: How traditional family advocates can respond to same-sex marriage decision

By Hannah Stanford
November 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Rev. Katie Hotze-Wilton signs a Missouri marriage license after performing a marriage ceremony at City Hall in St. Louis in 2014. Missouri's ban on gay marriage was ruled unconstitutional before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in all 50 states last summer. Traditional family advocates at the World Congress of Families said Americans who disagree with the decision must continue to speak up. (Associated Press)
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Local

World Congress of Families IX: Entrepreneurial leadership leads to successful advocacy

By Kjersten Johnson
October 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Brian Brown, co-founder and president of the National Organization for Marriage, talks with a guest after his training on entrepreneurial leadership. Email communication is most effective in reaching donors and partners, Brown said. (Kjersten Johnson)
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Life

The Family Proclamation reaches 20 years of influence

By Emilie Stiles
September 17, 2015 12:00 AM
President Hinckley delivers 'The Family: A Proclamation to the World' in 1995. Sept. 23 marks 20 years since the Proclamation was first given. (Universe archives)
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Campus Events

Gov. Herbert calls Utah Compromise law a model for nation

By Allie Arnell
July 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert at a BYU symposium on July 8 said the recently enacted Utah Compromise law should be a model for the nation for balancing LGBT and religious rights.
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Opinion Outpost

Online Opinion Outpost: July 7

By Universe Contributor
July 07, 2015 12:00 AM
Gun control
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Religion

Church leaders counsel members on same-sex marriage decision

July 06, 2015 12:00 AM
After same-sex marriage was legalized, the LDS church leaders released a document for members to understand how to go forward regarding the Supreme Court's decision.
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Nation

Predicting impacts of the same-sex ruling

By Allie Arnell
June 30, 2015 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling supporting same-sex marriage is in the 'what's next' phase.
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Opinion Outpost

Online Opinion Outpost: June 30

By Emily Hales
June 29, 2015 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Nation

Invested Utahns weigh in on same-sex marriage ruling

By Steven Pelham
June 26, 2015 12:00 AM
Invested Utahns who have been engaged in the same-sex marriage battle are starting to weigh in on Friday's Supreme Court ruling that makes the right for same-sex couples to marry the law of the land.
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