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:Eric Ethington (Author) | April 21, 2011
Salt Lake City, Utah – Everyday Utahn’s are upset with Paul Mero and the Sutherland Institute, saying that they have crossed a line by joining up with the SPLC-designated hate group NOM. Last night, Mero and Sutherland invited Maggie Gallagher to speak at their fundraiser and Utahn’s are not happy. Last night, Paul Mero and [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 14, 2011
SLC, Utah – The Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission is hosting a “Dialogue On Race” discussion on January 20th, with a focus on immigration and immigration policies. Guest speakers include Dr. Theresa Martinez from the University of Utah. Dr. Theresa Martinez (PHD) is employed at the University of Utah as an Associate Professor and Assistant [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 18, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – High Road For Human Rights and Mayor Rocky Anderson have announced the “Rally For Accountability,” tomorrow in protest of George W Bush’s presence for a book signing of his new memoir. Many are looking at this memoir as a signed confession by Bush, documenting his support and authorization of torture. [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 16, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – The city Human Rights Commission has announced a series of lectures on “race,” the first one being this thursday! Should be very interesting and will feature a round-table discussion afterward with their special guest. Details below. SLC Race Lectures
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 11, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – Employees of the Salt Lake City Library have put together an amazing It Gets Better video. Watch it below and please share! Thanks to @ryanmer for pointing this out to us! Please share this with as many people as you can!
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 8, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – The Transgender Education Advocates (TEA) of Utah have announced a discussion on Transgender rights in Utah and the nation with the Legal Director of the NCLR, Shannon Minter. Should be really interesting if you can attend! The event will be Saturday, Nov 13th from 1-3pm at the Salt Lake City [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 2, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – Ok, so my voting is done! For the most part, supporting some really great candidates. But… There are a few races where I really just wasn’t happy with any of the hopefuls. So who did I write-in? Well… first I just cannot honestly support Matheson. Yes he would be better [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 2, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – Apparently the only candidate for SLC School Board Precinct 6 is Laurel Heath Young. While she’s ok with adding sexual orientation to anti-bullying laws, she opposes protections based on gender identity. Write in Misty Fowler! While Ms. Young will of course win, let’s send her a loud and clear message [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | October 19, 2010
Omaha, Nebraska – The City Councilmember Ben Gray has proposed a fair-workplace ordinance which would protect LGBT citizens from discrimination in matters of employment. As of now, the bill is getting a lot of kick back and sources say religious orgs want it modeled after SLC’s laws. Tipped by PRIDEinUtah reader Chris A This would [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | October 11, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – This past weekend, the Utah Pride Center hosted its first annual Family Acceptance Regional Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City. Speakers ranged from Pride Center staff to national Trevor Project officials as well as Dr. Caitlin Ryan of the Family Acceptance Project. The conference was a brilliant education [...]
"Eric, trying to have this (civil rights) conversation with you is ultimately like trying to teach a pig to dance, it just annoys the pig. So Eric, sorry to annoy you."
-Paul Mero, The Sutherland Institute.