Exponent II

In This Issue

Letter from the Editor

"Awakening to my Own Authority"

by Rebecca L. Young

Poetry

"Real Listening is a Radical, Reciprocal Act"

by Nicole Sbitani

Poetry

Featured Magazine Posts

Come Follow Me: Doctrine and Covenants 133–134 “Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom”

November 13, 2025

Doctrine and Covenants 133 draws heavily from the Bible, scattering Biblical allusions throughout without using quotation marks or references. To understand all this ancient gobbledygook, you have to be familiar enough with the Bible to recognize and understand the context based on just hearing a few words from a Bible verse. Or, you can simply read this lesson plan!

Come Follow Me: Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 “I Have Seen Your Sacrifices in Obedience”

November 3, 2025

Lesson plans for teaching kids, youth, and adults to listen to their inner compass concerning plural marriage.

Come Follow Me: Doctrine and Covenants 124 “A House unto My Name”

October 16, 2025

Doctrine and Covenants 124 outlines a vision for the new city of Nauvoo, a place where early LDS church members hoped to build “a cornerstone of Zion.” (D&C 124:2) They didn’t fully realize this vision before they left Nauvoo only 7 years after starting the community, but Doctrine and Covenants 124 describes a bold vision for creating inclusive, diverse communities that we can continue to strive for today.

Come Follow Me: Doctrine and Covenants 111–114 “I Will Order All Things for Your Good”

October 11, 2025

In Doctrine and Covenants 111, Joseph Smith and other church leaders traveled to Salem, Massachusetts, to pursue an ill-advised treasure hunt. (Spoiler: They did not find anything of monetary value in Salem.) But they did learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Let’s discuss what they learned from the Salem Witch Trials. How can we avoid becoming the next generation’s cautionary tale of religion gone wrong?

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December 18, 2025

In 2026, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is studying Old Testament for the Come Follow Me curriculum, and we’re here to help with our bloggers’ feminist and nuanced lesson plans!

Give the Gift of Exponent II

November 27, 2025

The love, work, and expertise that go into creating Exponent II make this quarterly magazine a gift of art, of community, and of history. This holiday season, we hope you will consider sharing the gift of Exponent II.

New Book Celebrates 50 Years of Exponent II

On a sweltering day in June 1974, a group of housewives, graduate students, and young professionals gathered in the Boston suburbs. Their mission: to produce the first issue of Exponent II, a “humble yet sincere” newspaper “poised on the dual platforms of Mormonism and Feminism.” They viewed their work as an act of devotion, not rebellion, and were naïve of the cold reception they would soon receive from LDS Church leaders. Nevertheless, the paper became a national platform connecting Mormon feminists. It provided a vital space for them to question and integrate different aspects of their dual—and sometimes dueling—identities. From the Equal Rights Amendment to queer identity, Exponent II has hosted some of the most urgent conversations of its time while also embracing life’s dailiness.

This comprehensive history and anthology celebrate five decades of Exponent II. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the authors chronicle the organization’s evolution from a kitchen-table-style newspaper to a quarterly magazine, blog, and annual retreat. Its transformative impact on the lives of its participants stands as a testament to the power of connection, resilience, and community over ideological purity.

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