GLBT Still Waiting on LDS to Come Forward

Gay life in Utah is a paradox.

Recognizing the sheer numbers of irritated and motivated citizen activists clustered along the Wasatch Front, the Human Rights Campaign is coming to town this weekend to train volunteers at “Camp Equality.” Salt Lake City is one of 18 locations picked nationwide for “Year to Win.”

“The bluest pocket within the reddest state that we call home, Salt Lake City, is really creating change and possibility,” says Salt Lake City Democratic Rep. Christine Johnson.
And yet, Affirmation, a support group for still-faithful gay and lesbian Mormons, is scratching at South Temple’s doors, begging to meet with someone, anyone. Attempts to meet have been scuttled twice by logistical problems.

“One thing we have control over, the other thing we don’t,” says Utah Pride Center Director Valerie Larabee, explaining the validation of one day, the rejection the next.

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