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Activists: Mormon beliefs factor in LGBT struggles

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:00:54 +0000

(Salt Lake City) Ben Jarvis has heard a lot of coming out stories.

For the past 15 years, the southern California-based urban planner has been answering a hotline number for Mormons struggling(...)

Mormon leader’s speech on gays modified on website

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:00:37 +0000

(Salt Lake City) A senior Mormon church leader has modified portions of his general conference speech for the church’s online publication after it prompted outcry from gay rights activists.

The(...)

Mormon church ‘regrets’ Calif. gay marriage ruling

logointern1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:00:59 +0000

Salt Lake City — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it regrets a federal judge’s ruling overturning a ban on gay marriage in California.

Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker(...)

HRC statement on Mormon church and gay rights

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:28:10 +0000

From HRC:

Today the LDS church announced its support for an inclusive anti-discrimination law in Salt Lake City.

STATEMENT FROM HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN RELIGION AND FAITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR(...)

Signs Posted In Mormon Plaza Following Gay Rights Incident

Kameron Zach — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:00:25 +0000

New signs were posted in the previously public, now private plaza on a block of Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah in response to public uproar after two gay men were kicked off Mormon property after kissing.

Mormons accuse gays of playing politics

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:29:07 +0000

(Salt Lake City, Utah) Mormon leaders have dismissed accusations by an LGBT Latter Day Saints organization that the church is dragging its feet on holding a promised meeting with the group.

“The(...)