Tag Archives: leadership

Update on My Letter to Boyd K. Packer

Posted on April 23, 2012 by DefyGravity

About two months ago I wrote post about a letter I’d written to Boyd K. Packer. Many people wanted an update on what happened, so here it is. I sent similar letters to Bro. Packer, Bro. Uchtdorf, Sis. Thompson (who … Continue reading →

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Relief Society Lesson #6: Sustaining Those Whom the Lord Sustains

Posted on March 6, 2012 by April

We’ll begin with a scripture story about the prophet Moses. His people were at war with the people of Amalek.  Moses went up to a hill to watch the battle and brought his rod with him, the same one he … Continue reading →

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Poll: Women on the Stand

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Suzette

When my sister and I recently discussed her release as Relief Society President, she remarked, “I don’t think the women (or men) in my ward realize the work that the Bishop and I accomplished together.”  And I said, “You should … Continue reading →

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Call to Reaction to Boyd K. Packer

Posted on February 3, 2012 by DefyGravity

There has been a great deal of talk about Boyd K. Packer’s recent talk at the worldwide leadership conference. Many, myself included, were angered and hurt by what he said about women, especially his statement about the worthiest thing women … Continue reading →

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The Sarah Palin Symbol

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Mraynes

This is a Sarah Palin post… Are you still reading? Lest anyone be confused, this is not a post where I glorify the former vice-presidential candidate. I, like most feminists, can’t stand Sarah Palin. My politics fall radically to the … Continue reading →

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Just Say No

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Mraynes

Society has never taken kindly to assertive (uppity?) women. Assertiveness is a trait that is often socialized out because a woman’s “no” has the ability to stop male power right in its tracks. Most of us are taught early that … Continue reading →

Posted in authority, Changes, Gender roles, Mormon women, women | Tagged , , | 36 Comments

The Platinum Rule

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Alisa

by Alisa “Do not do unto others as you would expect they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.” – George Bernard Shaw “The golden rule is a good standard which is further improved by doing … Continue reading →

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Save the Women's Research Institute!

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mraynes

by mraynes This morning I awoke to the terrible news that Brigham Young University had decided to shut down the Women’s Research Institute. This is a personal tragedy for me, one that I am deeply grieving. I have written before … Continue reading →

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The Maybes of Parity

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Mraynes

by mraynes Yesterday, in an effort to conquer a melancholy mood and get a break from the endless toddler demands for my attention, I went to the gym and hopped on one of the fancy elliptical machines with an attached … Continue reading →

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Margins to Center

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Mraynes

by mraynes A few weeks ago I was asked to give a presentation to colleagues and members of the community about the ideology of empowerment.  Empowerment is my primary job description so I can give a presentation about the subject … Continue reading →

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