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Members of Adobe wave flags at the Salt Lake City Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thousands celebrate pride parade in downtown Salt Lake City

Annual Salt Lake City pride parade attracts thousands of attendees for march through downtown with floats and banners.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 8, 2026

  Thousands of people filled the streets in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 7, for the annual Pride Parade.  The parade began at 10 a.m. and went along 100 South from West Temple to...

The Utah State Capitol in downtown Salt Lake City on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

What the 2026 legislative session means for transgender Utahns

Between insurance, health care, legal terminology and employment, this year’s legislative session could change how transgender people live in Utah.
By Ella Sharrers, News Writer | March 2, 2026

  Multiple bills in this year’s legislative session affect transgender individuals in Utah. Some include HB 174, which relates to gender-affirming care; HB 193, gender-affirming care and the...

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Out and In Between: Queer Experiences on Campus and Beyond

How U students navigate community, connection and identity amid political changes within the state of Utah.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | July 18, 2025

  The Chronicle sat down with two LGBTQ+ students at the University of Utah, Ethan Lizana and Cameron Coffey, to discuss their experiences as queer people at the University of Utah. The Chrony...

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Students React HB77 and New City LGBTQ+ Flags

Following new legislation restricting what flags can be flown on public property, Salt Lake City has implemented three new city new official city flags representing Black and LGBTQ+ individuals. University of Utah students have mixed opinions on institutional responses to the flag ban.
By Nicholas Pickel, News Writer | June 19, 2025

  Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho, have adopted new official city flags following the implementation of a Utah law restricting the display of certain flags on public property. These flags incorporate...

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What New Flag Restrictions Mean for the U

Utah’s HB77, effective May 7, limits flags on state property to official U.S., Utah, city, county and military flags. Meanwhile, the U has outlined policies allowing personal flag displays in private spaces and emphasized continued support for cultural events and student resources.
By Nicholas Pickel, News Writer | May 20, 2025

  On May 7, the flag restrictions outlined in HB77 went into effect. While Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed new flags that apply to the bill's guidelines, public entities still face...

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How the Utah Legislature Adjusted Child Welfare Programs

HB283 was signed into law this spring. It introduces changes to the way LGBTQ children are placed in foster homes and their access to gender-affirming care.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | April 16, 2025

  HB283, which was passed this spring and takes effect May 7, introduces changes to rules on child foster care placements, welfare practices and protections on child gender identity and sexual...

A pride flag is held high as marchers proceed down State St. in Salt Lake City for the Pride march on June 6, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: A Bill Banning Pride Flags in Classrooms is Back Again

Utah’s representatives are more worried about the expression of queer people than the wellbeing of their citizens.
By Charlotte Hansen | January 28, 2025

  In the upcoming 2025 Utah legislative session, Rep. Trevor Lee is once again running HB77, also known as “The Flag Bill.” HB77 outlines which flags can be displayed in public and charter...

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Religion at the U: Students’ Experiences With Faith on Campus

Students at the U share their experiences navigating their faith on campus.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer | November 15, 2024

  For this article, 86 students at the U completed a survey on their experiences with religion on campus. These respondents will remain anonymous unless they opted for an interview. Religious...

Parade goers cheer for parade participants during the 2024 Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dear Salt Lake City, We’re Coming Out!

The community truly would not be where we are without our LGBTQIA+ elders, so thank you to all those who came before for being so strong and to those who keep the fight going.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | June 3, 2024

  This weekend kicked off the 47th annual celebration of Pride in Utah. Organized by Utah Pride Center, Equality Utah and hundreds of volunteers, this event started the celebration off right. I...