a grounded quest for heaven
By Erin Road trips, especially those made solo, require three staples: abundant snacks, limitless caffeine, and killer tunes. On my recent eleven hour trip back to Utah…
yes, you can (but you won’t)
By Erin “Do you want to know why I can’t, or why I won’t?” These words are famous in my family. My dad says them when…
far between: sara jade and candice
The Far Between project is an effort to document the stories of people whose lives are in some way connected to sexual and gender minorities and Mormonism. Their…
help improve ymf: take our survey!
Dearest YMF community, In our quest for eternal perfection we can always benefit from your feedback. Please take a moment to follow this link and complete…
let’s talk about abortion: a letter to pro-lifers
Author’s Note: Writing this post was a very interesting experience. Because of the sensitivity of the topic, I sent drafts to several friends for feedback, intentionally…
joyeux noel: 12 days of ymf-mas
This is Day 5 of the 12 Days of YMF-Mas! Whether you love or dread the holidays, we’re here to help make spirits bright. Thanks for…
what do we do with a firm foundation?
By Erin The other night I was riding the bus home from an especially long day of school. I’d spent my day in the University of…
winter and summer: why I’m staying in the church
By Erin I’m a young, Mormon feminist who’s decided to remain a part of the church, and I’d like to share with you some of the…
the feminist cinephile: an analysis of women’s portrayal in IMDB’s top five films
By Erin Moore **Warning: this post contains spoilers for a few classic movies. It’s summer time, which means every spare dollar in my pocket will be…
the mormon inquisition
“The Space Wanderer was finding his adventures so satisfying and stimulating, so splendidly staged, that he was shy about asking questions—was afraid that asking questions might…
iceberg, dead ahead!
I’ve been thinking about the strange, often dichotomous experience of being a progressive spirit in a conservative community. It’s a way of being wrought with…
i lost my identity. can i have yours? why dating is the worst
When it comes to awkwardness, few social encounters surpass the bizarre ritual of dating. And the older and wiser I get, the more reluctant I am…
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