Majority of Utahns oppose gay marriage, but attitudes shift toward civil unions, BYU poll finds

The poll found 72 percent of Utah voters oppose gay marriage. At the same time, 71 percent now favor some form of legal recognition, compared to 62 percent nationally, as reported in CBS/New York Times surveys. ...

Deseret News • Jul 10, 2012

3 gay couples to ask for marriage licenses in SC

'Three same sex couples plan to go to the Greenville County courthouse this week to ask for marriage licenses. Alyssa Weaver and Michel McIver, along with the other two couples, know their request will be denied, because in 2006, the state passed a constitutional amendment not just banning gay marriage, but any other type of domestic union. But Weaver said she wants to call attention to the fund...

Deseret News • Jan 16, 2012

Gay-rights group planning '09 drives

Monthly phone banks could begin as early as April. The group also plans to host town hall meetings in those districts to educate people about the initiative. On a more basic level, Equality Utah officials urged supporters to make connections with people in the community and talk to their friends and colleagues about gay rights....

Deseret News • Feb 27, 2009