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Utah abortion politics intensifies as gender divides deepen over courts, representationPolitics

Utah abortion politics intensifies as gender divides deepen over courts, representation

A brewing conflict over abortion, judicial appointments, and women's representation in Utah has exposed deepening gender divides in the state's politics, The New York Times reports. The tensions center on how the Republican supermajority legislature and conservative advocacy groups have responded to court rulings on abortion access.

The article examines how Utah's heavily male legislature—where women hold just 24% of seats despite comprising half the population—has handled judicial appointments and abortion policy following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Women's groups and Democratic lawmakers have criticized what they describe as attempts to stack courts and marginalize female voices.

September 13, 2026 at 3:27 AM MT · via The New York Times · 4 sources

LDS Church Caught Lying, Charlie Bird Breaking Point, Bishop Charged - Mormon News 9.4.26 | Ep. 2189

Episode 2189 · September 4, 2026 · with Meggan and John

On today’s episode of Mormon News, Meggan and John break down another busy week of headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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