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Book bans are sweeping US schools. A surprising new victim? The Bible

When Utah’s Republican lawmakers decided to clamp down on ‘pornographic or indecent’ texts, they won’t have had the Old Testament in mind, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Sister Wives star Christine Brown shows off slim figure as she tours backyard makeover

Christine Brown - who is best known for having appeared on TLC's Sister Wives - showcased her slim physique whilst giving fans a tour of her backyard amid renovations at her home in Utah

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

'It was tough': WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to commemorate D-Day

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Bible banned from Utah school district for ‘vulgarity and violence’ in revenge for conservative attacks on literature

Bible removed from at least seven school libraries in district

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Utah district bans Bible in elementary and middle schools 'due to vulgarity or violence'

The Bible has been banned at elementary and middle schools in one Utah school district after a committee decided it wasn’t age appropriate “due to vulgarity or violence.”

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Utah Law Forbids Public School Libraries From Having Any Books That "Describe" "Sexual Intercourse" Etc.

The Salt Lake Tribune (Courtney Tanner) reports that the Bible will be removed from Davis (Utah) School District elementary and middle school libraries, "for containing 'vulgarity or violence.'" A parent had asked, apparently as a protest against a recent Utah law that calls for removal of various school library books,…

Reason · Jun 2, 2023

Dark Sky Utah: A complete guide to astro-travel in America's darkest state

How to go stargazing and the best places for astrophotography in the home of the first, the most and the best International Dark Sky Parks in the world.

Space · Jun 1, 2023

State Legislators Aim For 2024 With Flurry Of New Election Laws

Election law activity by state legislators rose by over 30% as Republicans and Democrats duel over rules for the 2024 election.

Zenger · Jun 1, 2023

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart eyes September exit - Roll Call

Utah Republican Rep. Chris Stewart said he will likely step down in September, setting off a special election process down a vote for months.

Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023

Adult filmmakers ask judge to delay Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages

A group representing the adult film industry is asking a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023