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Culture, Joanna Brooks, RD BlogFebruary 13, 2013

Would a Mormon Church President Ever Retire Due to Age or Health?

By Joanna Brooks

Not likely. But different story for Mormonism’s women leaders.

Election 2012, Joanna BrooksAugust 21, 2012

Does God Hate Health Care? How About Public Schools? Or Bridges?

By Joanna Brooks

Mormon conservatism, Romney-Ryan 2012, and a moderate religious case for government.

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