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Utah becomes first state to ban healthcare for trans youth in 2023

Utah has become the first US state to ban young transgender people from receiving gender-affirming healthcare this year. The legislation prohibits minors who have not yet been diagnosed with gender dysphoria from receiving hormone treatments and restricts trans surgical procedures for young people. Those diagnosed with gender dysphoria before the bill’s effective date will, however, will be able to receive such care if they meet specific requirements. Republican governor Spencer Cox had not previously taken a public position on the measure, though signed it into law on 28 January –…

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Utah lawmakers proceed with anti-trans sports ban despite governor’s veto

In a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Utah has passed its anti-trans sports ban despite a previous veto from Governor Spencer Cox. On 4 March, state lawmakers introduced the transphobic House Bill 11 during a legislative session. Under the proposed legislation, transgender girls would be banned from competing in school sports that align with their gender identity. Officials debated the legislation for an hour before it was ultimately passed by the Senate with a 16-13 vote. It then headed to House lawmakers, who immediately passed the proposal with a vote…

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Utah’s Republican governor vetoes trans sport ban bill: “Please be kind to everyone”

Utah Governor Spencer Cox cited suicide rates among transgender youth as one of his reasons for vetoing a Republican-backed sports ban bill. House Bill 11 would have seen trans girls banned from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity, something he called a flawed measure with an array of legal and financial risks. “Four kids and only one of them playing girls sports. That’s what all of this is about. Four kids who aren’t dominating or winning trophies or taking scholarships. Four kids who are just…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook and Dwayne Wade help LGBTQ+ organisation build houses

Apple CEO Tim Cook and NBA All-Star Dwayne Wade gathered in Utah to back a local LGBTQ+ campaign supporting young adults and families. Leading celebrities and entrepreneurs Tim Cook, NBA icon Dwyane Wade, Utah Jazz owners (Ryan and Ashley Smith) and Imagine Dragons lead Dan Reynolds all made an appearance at the Silicon Slopes Summit. Encircle, an LGBTQ+ organisation dedicated to creating safe spaces for vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth and families, kickstarted a fundraising goal in February. The non-profit organisation sought to raise $8 million to build eight new homes across…

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Brigham Young University investigates man who damaged LGBTQ+ friendly chalk art

A man is being investigated by Brigham Young University (BYU) after he damaged LGBTQ+ friendly chalk art near campus. The incident took place on Thursday (26 August), shortly after an event that encouraged students to write positive words for the school’s queer community. After everyone went home, the unidentified man proceeded to pour water on the messages and shouted anti-LGBTQ+ language. The incident was captured on video by Provo, Utah resident Amber Sorensen. In the recorded  clip, he can be heard, saying “Oh no, uh, f****** go to hell.” “I…

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