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Joanna Brooks

Joanna Brooks is an award-winning religion writer, co-editor of the just-released Mormon Feminism: Essential Writings (Oxford UP), and a senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches.

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Religion Dispatches

“We Want Everyone to Come to the Family Reunion”

Mormons Building Bridges—one year after its SLC Pride Parade debut.
Joanna Brooks
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Religion Dispatches

“Like sunshine in the darkest abyss I’ve ever experienced.”

Mormon mom describes her journey to acceptance of her gay adolescent son in new film from Family Acceptance Project.
Joanna Brooks
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Religion Dispatches

Did Mormon Morality Teachings Really Make it Harder for Elizabeth Smart to Run?

Elizabeth Smart’s remarks set off important debate about LDS sexuality doctrine and culture.
Joanna Brooks
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