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Banning conversion therapy would have been a shock to Utah’s system. But it didn’t pass.

Daryn Steed • March 18, 2019

On March 4, Utah was on the cusp of becoming the most conservative state to ban conversion therapy, the psuedoscientific programs designed to change a person's sexual orientation. HB 399, the legislation...

Dr. Forrest Crawford, professor of education at Weber State University and an LGBT advocate, speaks at Equality Utah's 2016 Allies Dinner at Salt Lake City's Salt Palace on Oct. 21. “You do these things because you’re fighting the good fight, smoothing the jagged edges and rocky roads for somebody else, for a more perfect union,” Crawford said. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

Crawford honored at benefit dinner for activism

Janiece Norman • October 23, 2016

Activism is part of daily life for Dr. Forrest Crawford. In front of a crowd of approximately 2,000 Equality Utah members and supporters, he elaborated on his activism for the LGBT community. “Please...

Forrest Crawford (top middle) poses with colleges at the Harvey Milk Blvd. dedication in Salt Lake City on May 13, 2016. Also pictured: Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski (top right middle) and Troy Williams (top right). (Source: Forrest Crawford)

Equality Utah presents Dr. Forrest Crawford with Utah Allies Award

Ashton Corsetti • October 9, 2016

There’s one professor, according to Executive Director of Equality Utah Troy Williams, who advocated for LGBT rights “long before it was cool and popular to do.”Professor Forrest Crawford...

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