mormon action plan, re: white supremacy (for dads and more!)
This morning I was emailing back and forth with my dad–attorney, former stake president, current counselor in a mission presidency, typical white Mormon male–about the recent…
the gospel of feminist book club: why community matters
The following post was written by Emma C. and has been reblogged from Abundant Recompense I’ve been thinking about communities lately. As a self-proclaimed introvert and…
camping in cultural medians/making room for paradoxes
“I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so there is room for paradoxes.” – Maxine Hong Kingston When you…
priesthood executive council and the benevolent patriarchy
Being a feminist makes every day an emotional roller coaster. Little victories are consistently overshadowed by enduring patriarchy and sexism (and racism and homophobia). One of…
young, immigrant, poc, and mormon: finding hope and resilience despite abusive parents
guest post by Maria V.* CW: childhood trauma and abuse “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya…
a time to dance: art, celebration, and laughter in activism
“Slaves sing most when they are most unhappy. The songs of the slave represent the sorrows of his heart; and he is relieved by them, only…
part 7: building up a queer zion
This blog post is the last section of a seven part essay called “Finding the Queer Christ in Mormonism.” (You can read the first section of…
teaching modesty
During the six years I spent in the Young Women’s program at church, modesty standards were drilled into my head with vigor. Little emphasis was placed…
why I don’t use that acne cream you bought me
Dear Mom, I don’t use that acne cream because I don’t want to be beautiful for you. Ever since I was 15 or 16 you have…
i am against same sex marriage
i am against same sex marriage and i am proud of it i am against same sex marriage and you can hate me for…
down with (patriarchal) love
I’ve never been a fan of the word “preside” being used in the context of marital relationships or relationships in general. The word itself implies dominion…
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