Race, Religion + Social Justice
Lindsay Aerts
Utah House votes to pass transgender-related surgery ban
The Utah House has advanced the bill that bans transgender-related surgeries on minors and pauses the treatment of hormone blockers.18 hours ago
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
The AP Interview: Pope Francis says homosexuality not a crime
Pope Francis' comments are the first by a pope about laws criminalizing homosexuality. But they are consistent with his approach to the LGBTQ community.2 days ago
Mark Jones
Church announces Anchorage Alaska Temple reconstruction
Reconstruction of the Anchorage Alaska Temple was announced Monday by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.3 days ago
Heather Kelly
The Sundance Film Festival isn’t just about movies
The Sundance Film Festival has many more events than films and the chance to see celebrities 'up close and personal' and most of them are free.4 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Sen. Thatcher: “I feel like I’m the only conservative on that floor”
Sen. Daniel Thatcher argued strongly against SB16 before sitting down and deep breathing to regulate his blood pressure.8 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill banning transgender-related surgeries on minors advances after key Senate vote
SB16, sponsored by Sen. Mike Kennedy, R-Alpine, places a ban on transgender-related surgeries for minors.8 days ago
Mark Jones
San Juan Puerto Rico Temple dedicated last Sunday
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this week that the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple was dedicated this past Sunday. It officially opened on Wednesday.8 days ago
Lindsay Aerts and Waverly Golden
Bills focused on transgender youth get ok from Senate committee, will now go to full chamber
The bill would ban doctors from performing transgender-related surgery on minors. It'd also prevent minors from any new hormone treatments starting in May.9 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Court considers whether police were justified in Palacios shooting
In May 2020, Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal reportedly ran from Salt Lake police investigating calls of a man threatening others with a gun.9 days ago
Mark Jones
Utah’s leaders share thoughts on the life of late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Utah's elected leaders used social media on Monday to share their thoughts on the life of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.10 days ago
Heather McShane
First Black student at BYU walked the halls over eight decades ago
The first black student at BYU was actually a master's student named Norman Wilson studying agricultural economics.11 days ago
Allessandra Harris
Utah celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
MLK day is January 16, but Utah will be celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all the way into February with activities and events.11 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
“We must stand”: Utah community raise their voices for women in Afghanistan
Utahns and Afghan refugees gathered at Washington Square Park Saturday afternoon to show solidarity and support for women in Afghanistan.12 days ago
Curt Gresseth
FBI warns parents sextortion of children online is rising in Utah
Sextortion of children online is rising in Utah, Idaho and Montana, and the FBI is warning parents and caregivers to be vigilant about their children's activities online.14 days ago
Jessica Lowell
Trans woman makes history in Sanpete County with gender change
Alysha Valerie Scarlett said she felt euphoric when the judge granted her petition for a legal gender change in Sanpete County, Utah.14 days ago
Samantha Herrera
New survey says religion was ‘disrupted’ by pandemic
Those who were infrequently active in their religion pre-pandemic were more likely to stop drift away and stop attending services.15 days ago
Mark Jones
A look back on President Nelson’s five years as Church president
Saturday will mark five years since Church President Russell M. Nelson became leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.16 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
Expert says Iranian government is responding to protests with violence
The Iranian government has executed two men following months of protests. Expert weighs in on how this will affect the cause.17 days ago
NICOLE WINFIELD
Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
The Vatican announced that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died Saturday at his home in the Vatican.27 days ago
Mark Jones
Church announces sites for three previously announced temples
On Monday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the locations for three new temples and unveiled the renderings of four others.1 month ago
Adam Small and Devin Oldroyd
UPDATE: 14-year-old arrested in connection to Entheos Academy shooting threat
Entheos Academy administrators said a parent reported a shooting threat on Snapchat made towards students on the school's Kearns campus.1 month ago
Becky Bruce
Polygamist sect leader accused of orchestrating girls’ disappearance
Sam Bateman leads a polygamist sect that split off from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or FLDS. He's pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him so far.1 month ago
Samantha Herrera
Church reacts to Biden signing Respect for Marriage Act into law
The amended, bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act codifies protections for same-sex and interracial marriages while also acknowledging religious freedom.1 month ago
Mark Jones
Lone Mountain Nevada Temple site announced, ground broken on Torreón Mexico Temple
The location of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was announced Monday by the First Presidency.2 months ago
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