Utah governor declares June ‘Fidelity Month’ as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox steps away from Pride month declaration, joining other Republicans

Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a press conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on the final night of the legislative session, Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is among a wave of Republican governors across the country who have declared June something other than Pride Month, stepping away from what was a common recognition nationally since 1999.  Instead, June will be “Fidelity Month”…

Dubbing June ‘Fidelity Month,’ Gov. Cox continues rightward shift away from being first to recognize Pride

Signaling a continued shift to the right, Gov. Spencer Cox quietly declared June “Fidelity Month.” He previously became Utah's first governor to recognize Pride Month, and once described himself as “an ally to the LGBTQ community.”

Instead of celebrating Pride this June, these states are celebrating ‘Fidelity Month’

The designation drew outrage in Utah, where activists said it was a ‘slap in the face’ for the LGBTQ+ community

Utah governor faces pushback from LGBTQ+ supporters after declaring June 'Fidelity Month'

Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month in Utah."The declaration has caused controversy, including fromSenator Jen Plumb, who said seeing Pride Month "p

Utah governor declares June ‘Fidelity Month’ as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride

Utah joined Arkansas in declaring June Fidelity Month. The initiative was started by conservative scholar Robert George. What did other red states do?

Utah Gov. steps away from Pride month declaration

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is among a wave of Republican governors across the country who have declared June something other than Pride Month, stepping away from what was a common recognition nationally since 1999. Continue reading…