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Send Me No Carnations

Donna Banta, May 8, 2021May 9, 2021

In the Spring of 2003, I was working as the minister’s assistant at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. One particular morning that Spring, in the Reverend Daniel Kanter’s office, I was alternating between sipping my coffee and offering up my opinion, both pleasures I never enjoyed while Mormon. Seven…

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The Inconvenient Truths about Mormon Lactivism

froggey, March 7, 2013March 7, 2013

Recently there has been much talk surrounding a YW leader who is unfortunately threatened of having her temple recommend withdrawn if she does not leave the room or cover herself while breastfeeding at church meetings. (Call to Action – Lactivism) There are many things wrong with this scenario.  The LDS…

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  1. Jeff Laver on LDS poet, author, and gay ally laid to restAugust 24, 2026

    Wonderful! Thanks.

  2. Donna Banta on LDS poet, author, and gay ally laid to restAugust 23, 2026

    This is a lovely tribute. Thanks Johnny and Monya.

  3. Holly on A dialog on women leaving the CoJCoL-dSAugust 10, 2026

    My pleasure!

  4. chanson on A dialog on women leaving the CoJCoL-dSAugust 10, 2026

    Oh, and BTW -- thanks for inspiring this discussion and double thanks for joining in!!

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    Wow. Words fail.

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