August 11, 2019

Coming Out | I started to fall more and more

Many really cool things happened to me this year. I think of the best friends I have made, the whole PRIDE month experience, spending holidays with family and trying to live my best life, I couldn’t be happier with the … Read the rest here

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A recent Gallup poll, out last month, highlights a significant trend: the partisan divide on same-sex marriage in the United States is now the widest it has been in nearly three decades.

Since the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which established same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, overall public support across all political affiliations has held steady at 69 percent.
This figure reflects a clear majority of Americans who continue to support marriage equality, affirming the right to love and marry freely.

However, the gap between political affiliations has grown dramatically. Democratic support has reached an all-time high of 88%, while Republican support has fallen from a previous high of 55% to 41% in 2025, creating a 47-point divide—the largest since Gallup began tracking this issue in 1996. Independents remain consistent with 76% support.

This widening gap reflects deeper cultural and political tensions. The drop in Republican support coincides with increased legislative and legal efforts to challenge LGBTQ+ rights, raising concerns about potential threats to the protections secured in 2015. The Obergefell ruling affirmed that marriage represents society’s highest ideals and guarantees equal dignity under the Constitution’s due process clause. Yet, the current polarized climate suggests that these rights could face renewed scrutiny.

The recent election has further complicated this landscape—empowered individuals with bigoted and homophobic views seem to express their opinions more freely. Political rhetoric and policy proposals during Trump’s campaign often leaned into divisive cultural issues, amplifying voices that oppose LGBTQ+ rights. This environment risks normalizing harmful attitudes, underscoring the need for continued advocacy to protect equality and inclusion.

Despite these challenges, the sustained 68% public support for same-sex marriage offers hope. A majority of Americans, across total political lines, continue to uphold the right to love and marry freely. The fight for equality remains critical, as does the effort to bridge this partisan divide and ensure that dignity and inclusion prevail. ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s ours—we stole it fair and square. 😂😂

Seriously, we are willing to share. Please feel free to bedazzle your big trucks and red hats with the big, beautiful rainbow.

Jesus approves.

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Utah’s Gov. Spencer Cox is making headlines again, and this time, it’s all about flags—yep, flags. During his monthly press conference on June 10, 2025, Cox didn’t hold back, calling both a new Utah flag ban law and Salt Lake City’s workaround flags “dumb.” Seven times in under a minute, to be exact. 😳

So, what’s the deal with this fiery feud, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down.

The drama centers around HB77, a Utah law that bans “non-sanctioned” flags—like Pride, Juneteenth, or other diversity-themed banners—from being displayed on government property or in public schools. Passed by the state’s Republican-majority legislature, it’s the first law of its kind in the U.S. Cox didn’t sign it, nor did he veto it, letting it take effect in March 2025 without his pen because a veto would’ve been overridden. In a letter to lawmakers, he called it “flawed” and divisive, arguing it fuels culture wars without solving real problems.

Enter Salt Lake City, which found a clever workaround. The city council adopted three new official flags, incorporating elements of the Pride, Trans, and Juneteenth flags, mixed with the sego lily, Utah’s state flower. SLC’s move was a bold pushback against the state’s ban, ensuring symbols of inclusion could still fly.

But Cox? He’s not a fan. “I’m sure they feel great that they got around this dumb law, and they did it with dumb flags,” he quipped, suggesting the city’s workaround was performative. He even lamented, “We’re living in the dumbest timeline.”

Flags aren’t just fabric—they’re symbols of identity, freedom, and belonging. Cox’s “dumb” remarks risk trivializing a debate that’s deeply personal for many. His call to unify under the American flag sounds nice, but critics argue it sidesteps the unique struggles of communities who’ve fought for recognition. Plus, Cox’s track record—signing a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and not issuing a Pride Month proclamation this year—has some questioning his commitment to inclusion, despite his “bridge-building” rhetoric.

One thing is certain, Trevor Lee, the sponsor of HB77 assured Utahns he’s coming back with more anti-LGBTQ bills in the next legislative session. ... See MoreSee Less

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