LGBTQ advocates celebrated after Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the City Council announced Friday that city employees will now have sex reassignment surgeries covered in their health care plans.
A Kaysville family is thanking the community for an outpouring of support, after the family discovered someone tore down their rainbow pride flag, lit it on fire, then left a derogatory note behind.
Champions of Pride 2021 from the Rugged West
By From the Editors of The Advocate
The Advocate s Champions of Pride 2021 are the unsung heroes who are making inroads for LGBTQ+ people in their fields of work and in their communities every day despite the risks or challenges. More than 100 changemakers (two from each state, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Territories) have been named to the list.
With trans rights and safety under siege across the country, it’s imperative to amplify and elevate the breadth of LGBTQ+ identities. The Champions of Pride print and digital editions and virtual event is our way of honoring the diversity and dedication of so many in the LGBTQ+ community.