Race, Religion + Social Justice
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Utah agency calls for investigation into Salt Lake bar’s ‘No Zionists Allowed’ policy
Early in the week, Weathered Waves, A Six Sailor Cider Bar, posted the stance that people say equated Zionism to hate speech.2 months ago
Sam Herrera
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquires buildings, manuscripts, Kirtland Temple from Community of Christ
According to the church, the acquisition highlights its "long-standing effort to preserve religious and cultural heritage."2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Navajo Nation left wondering why funding continually denied
The Navajo Nation is asking why their request for funding for a road has been denied for the last 15 years.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Murray kidney clinic helping the Latino community
Intermountain Health has taken steps to address healthcare in Latino communities by opening Utah's first fully Spanish-speaking Kidney Transplant Clini2 months ago
Derrick Jones
“Utah’s RFRA”, passes the House and heads to the Governor
Utah's SB 150, similar to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), passed the House and awaits the Governor's signature.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Select meetinghouses will serve as community resource centers
The community resource centers are part of the MyHometown Utah initiative, which seeks to support and strengthen local communities.2 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Report: Utah elected more women in 2023 but still lags U.S. average
Annual research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project shows Utahns elected more women to represent them.2 months ago
NICHOLAS PAPHITIS
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage
The new law recognizes parental rights for same-sex couples, but will not allow gay men to acquire biological children through surrogate mothers in Greece.2 months ago
Eliza Pace
Spires placed on the Salt Lake Temple in latest step in renovation
Construction workers celebrated as spires were replaced on the iconic Salt Lake Temple Tuesday afternoon.2 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Committee advances bill preventing Utah public teachers, staff from expressing political opinions
Draper Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist said HB303 reassures parents that kids are only being taught the curriculum. Opponents say the bill's vague language is problematic.2 months ago
Jessica Lowell and Simone Seikaly
Utah prosecutors want independent mental health testing of Ralph Menzies, death row inmate
The state of Utah has requested independent psychological testing for Ralph Menzies, a man on death row who is nearing execution.3 months ago
Olivia Calvert
Utah local reunited with family after six months stuck in Mexico
A Utah local on the path to United States citizenship has returned to the state after being held in Mexico for six months.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Gov. Cox to join other GOP governors on the southern border
Cox will tour a portion of the southern U.S. border, and then meet with Texas officials who will brief the governors on Operation Lone Star.3 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Democrats express frustration after Senate passage of gender bathroom bill
Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, feels H.B. 257 will marginalize Utah's LGBTQ+ community. She and many other Democrats hope for a veto.3 months ago
KIM CHANDLER Associated Press
Alabama set to execute inmate with nitrogen gas, a never before used method
Alabama officials claim that the use of nitrogen gas is humane, but critics call the method cruel and experimental.3 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
University of Utah introducing Viewpoint Representation and Expression Task Force
The U wants to make sure that it is welcoming to all voices. The Viewpoint Representation & Expression Task Force will work to do just that.3 months ago
KSL TV
Transgender bathroom bill revised: bill moves forward
On Wednesday, the bill was altered and currently does not bar transgender individuals from entering a public sex-designated bathroom.3 months ago
Briana Chavez, ksl tv
Pro-Palestinian supporters protest during Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY — Dozens of Pro-Palestinian supporters filled Main Street in Park City Sunday afternoon during Sundance Film Festival protesting the war in Gaza. As festival goers walked up and down Main Street, protestors were chanting, holding signs and banners, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Utah Highway Patrol troopers stood in the area to make sure […]3 months ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Bill to replace DEI offices in Utah government, schools passes out of Senate
The bill moves on to the Senate. The bill has implications for Utah diversity, equity and inclusion programs, DEI, at its eight universities.3 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Proposed bill would require public schools to display The 10 Commandments
Rep Mike Peterson's bill requires Utah public schools to display The 10 Commandments in a prominent location.3 months ago
Derrick Jones
Church announces open house dates for Taylorsville Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for a public open house at the temple in Taylorsville.3 months ago
Kara Nelson, CNN
How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action
As each side uses Dr. King’s words to justify their stance, historians say we’re at risk of erasing the fullness of his legacy.3 months ago
Associated Press
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
New York does not have capital punishment, but the Justice Department had the option of seeking the death penalty in a separate federal hate crimes case.4 months ago