Exponent II

In June 1974, a group of Latter-day Saint housewives, graduate students, and young professionals produced the first issue of Exponent II, a “humble yet sincere” newspaper “poised on the dual platforms of Mormonism and Feminism.” They declared it the spiritual descendent of the Utah-based periodical the Woman’s Exponent (1872-1914), wherein their ancestors had wrestled with issues of women’s rights and faith. 50 years later, Exponent II now arrives quarterly in mailboxes as a beautiful art-filled magazine and in inboxes and RSS feeds through its blog, which has reached millions of people. From the Equal Rights Amendment to queer identity, our platforms have hosted some of the most urgent Mormon feminist conversations of our time. Our primary approach to dialogue has been through sharing individual stories via personal essays, poetry, and art. Though we lean progressive, Exponent II seeks to facilitate nuanced conversations by prioritizing community over ideological purity and providing opportunities to listen deeply to one another.