Planned Parenthood is Protecting Choice Right in the Heart of Utah

Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 16:53 | Category : Feminist Conversations
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Feminist Conversations is a weekly column where we interview pro-choice advocates from around the country to find out what feminism means to them, and what pro-choice activism looks like in their neck of the woods. This week we’re talking to Karrie Galloway, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Utah. When most people think of Utah, [...]

Is Utah Becoming More Gay-Friendly?

Thursday, 12 November 2009, 7:46 | Category : LGBTQ
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I was pretty shocked by the news last week that an out gay candidate won a seat on the Salt Lake City Council. I was shocked, though, when I heard that the city council passed a nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The Mormon Church had initially opposed the law, but they [...]

October is National Coming Out Month

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 10:54 | Category : LGBTQ
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Coming Out used to have it’s own day, then it morphed into a week, and now it has its own month. So in honor of National Coming Out Month, I’m coming out. I actually came out as a lesbian 10 years ago, so I guess this might be my aluminum anniversary. Anyone who tries to [...]