In his essay “Radiant Mormonism,” Richard Bushman argues that Latter-day Saints have a disproportionate influence for good in the world. He cites examples in scholarship, education, philanthropy, politics, humanitarian service, and the arts, but feels the influence is much broader. This session begins a series of annual interviews with Latter-day Saints who are part of …
Speaker: Erika Munson
COMING OUT AS AN ALLY: THE IMPACT OF STRAIGHT MORMONS IN ADVANCING LGBT ISSUES IN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD
From the launching of Mormon “It Gets Better” videos to the formation of Mormons for Marriage Facebook groups, from the organizing of “Circling the Wagons” conferences to the participation of straight Mormons in pride parades, 2012 will be remembered as the year when straight, progressive Latter-day Saints came out massively in support of LGBT Mormons. …
SL09336 Panel: Stay-at-home Moms on the Record
Panelists will discuss their experience as stay-at-home moms, including what motivated their decision to stay home with young children, what the benefits are, what the tradeoffs are, and how they respond to some of the stereotypes and common misconceptions about stay at home moms. Camille Aagard, Courtney Kendrick, Linda Wilkins, Rebecca Buchert, Erika Munson