Gov. Cox declares June Pride Month — but leaves out ‘LGBTQ+’ this year
The GOP governor has described himself as an ‘ally to the LGBTQ+ community,’ but in recent months has faced criticism from advocates for signing a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Pride flag is raised at Washington Square by Salt Lake City and LGBTQ+ leaders, marking the beginning of Pride Month on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.