Exponent II Blog is a feminist forum for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum.
This is co-written by Spunky and Kaki Olsen. Kaki Olsen is Boston-raised and BYU-educated. Her serious writing ranges from nonfiction to science fiction, but she writes academic
As the days grow colder, I find myself thinking of my ancestors. Recently my father told me the story of one of our pioneer ancestors,
Today I received an invitation to Young Women in Excellence. There will be tables spread out in the gym with displays that represent something the
I generally describe myself as an idealistic realist. This character trait allows me to do what I do for a living–lobby for social justice and
This semester I am teaching a religious studies class and am delving into the sociology of religion in way I never have before. During our
General conference speakers have their own idioms that I’m sure longtime members have, on some level, noticed. The speakers use the word “even” for emphasis
For three years of my childhood, ages 6-9, I lived in a rural county in Indiana. No one walked to school; everyone was bused. The
In Matthew 22:36-40 (New International Version) we are given the greatest commandment: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied:
Today is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg (or maybe he
I was in a Safeway parking lot situating my wiggly one-year old into her car seat when I felt a sudden, overwhelming ache to find
Exponent II provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their diverse life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. through these exchanges, we strive to create a community to better understand and support each other.
