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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "utah"

Mormons Losing Members Over Anti-Gay Campaigns

Mormons Losing Members Over Anti-Gay Campaigns

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 30, 2008.
"I think the church has no right to assume the inner thinkings of its members and take such an open stand of any political issue."

LA Film Fest Director Resigns over Prop 8 $$$

LA Film Fest Director Resigns over Prop 8 $$$

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 27, 2008.
Richard Raddon has resigned over his $1,500 donation to Yes on 8, prompted by his Mormon Church.

California to Investigate Mormons' Political Involvement With Prop 8

California to Investigate Mormons' Political Involvement With Prop 8

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 26, 2008.
I quite genuinely do not understand how the Mormon Church can keep its federal tax-exempt status after its meddling in Prop 8.

Boycott: Cinemark's CEO Supported Prop 8, Won't Be Getting My 'Milk' Money

Boycott: Cinemark's CEO Supported Prop 8, Won't Be Getting My 'Milk' Money

Teddy Partridge, Firedoglake AlterNet: Media and Technology. November 17, 2008.
Cinemark CEO Alan Stock donated $9,999 to the YES on Prop 8 campaign that stripped marriage equality from the California constitution.

Prop 8 Allows Mormons to Tell Other People Their Marriages Are F*&^#$ Up (for a Change)

Prop 8 Allows Mormons to Tell Other People Their Marriages Are F*&^#$ Up (for a Change)

Katie Halper, KatieHalper.com AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 12, 2008.
Folks who insisted that marriage is between a man and a woman and a woman would not stand for a marriage between two men or two women.

Motivational Coaching Company Accused of Waterboarding an Employee

Motivational Coaching Company Accused of Waterboarding an Employee

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 1, 2008.
So, you think you have a crappy job?

GOP State Senator Compares Bill He Opposes to Black Baby, Calling It a

GOP State Senator Compares Bill He Opposes to Black Baby, Calling It a "Dark, Ugly Thing"

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. February 14, 2008.
And drum roll please...the kind of asinine "apology" we've all become familiar with...

Is Rocky Anderson the Country's Greenest Mayor?

Is Rocky Anderson the Country's Greenest Mayor?

Kevin Danaher, Shannon Biggs, Jason Mark, PoliPoint Press. December 11, 2007.
A conversation with Salt Lake City's super green mayor and advocate for Bush's impeachment.

Polygamy and Forced Sex in the Name of God

Polygamy and Forced Sex in the Name of God

Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group. September 24, 2007.
The view of polygamy as just another lifestyle choice has been countered by the growing evidence of communities rife with abuse.

The Utah Mine Disaster: A Teachable Moment About Workplace Safety

The Utah Mine Disaster: A Teachable Moment About Workplace Safety

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. August 23, 2007.
During the Bush administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been more intent on providing protection to employers than workers.

Salt Lake Rampage Puts Bosnian Muslims on Hot-seat

Salt Lake Rampage Puts Bosnian Muslims on Hot-seat

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media. February 16, 2007.
In the aftermath of the recent shooting there are signs of hope and a warning of peril for the thousands of Bosnian Muslims in America.

The Other Rocky: Salt Lakes City's Visionary Mayor

The Other Rocky: Salt Lakes City's Visionary Mayor

Sasha Abramsky, The Nation. January 6, 2007.
Rocky Anderson is a progressive hero in the die-hard red state of Utah, joining in anti-Bush rallies, restructuring the criminal justice system, and supporting gay rights.