Transgender Rights

Shireen Ghorbani sits down with the leadership of Equality Utah to discuss the group's political advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and protections in Utah.

In other news, multiple rallies over the weekend sought to show support for marginalized communities. And, an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon killed one person and injured another.

A transgender Utah State University student is facing harassment after a mother’s social media post criticized her placement as a resident assistant in a women’s dorm.

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including the Lt. Gov.'s office overflow of complaints regarding the state's anti-trans PAC.

The ruling came after nine players, including one from Utah State University, filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference challenging their transgender athlete policy.

The filing comes the same day Utah’s top Republican leaders urged university to act.

The lawsuit was filed last week by 11 college volleyball players against the Mountain West Conference, which has previously said the player meets eligibility standards to play.

The candidates disagreed on whether trans people, including trans children, should be allowed to use their preferred bathroom and join sports teams that align with their gender identity.

Out of over 12,000 hoax complaints, Utah Auditor John Dougall’s office has been investigating 5 that appeared ‘good faith.’ So far, 4 are unsubstantiated, but auditors sent letters to governmental entities ensuring compliance.

Tribune reporters Carmen Nesbitt, Michael Lee and Tamarra Kemsley, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join to talk about the week’s top stories, including school districts awaiting a statewide book ban list as Utah plans to retroactively enforce a new law.