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Being Gay in Utah : Growing Up in the Shadows of Shame

January 17, 2023 by Carlisle Finch Leave a Comment

Growing up gay in Utah County under the shadow of the Mormon church was definitely a unique experience. I was always pretty vocal about the fact that I was attracted to men. When I was 16, all of my friends knew and none of them cared. I generally had a feeling of acceptance and love from my immediate circle of friends.  When I was 25, I finally came out to my parents. … [Read more...]

Inclusion of LBGTQ Community in Utah’s Public Schools

January 16, 2023 by Rachel Fixsen Leave a Comment

“Lowering Utah’s staggering student suicide rate through an inclusive educational environment is not, and should not be considered inherently political.”  That was part of a statement from Utah high school student Em Jenkins speaking at a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) meeting in January of this year. Jenkins was advocating for the use of students’ preferred pronouns … [Read more...]

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