Tagged with "Politics"
BYU alumna tapped for Libya ambassadorship
MR says: Deborah K. Jones is awaiting her confirmation; it will likely take place after testimony regarding the Benghazi controversy is completed. BYU graduate Deborah Kay Jones told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at her confirmation hearing Tuesday that as the newly appointed ambassador to Libya,...
The Jewish “Gentile” Governor in Utah
MR says: Cool little snapshot of history in Utah and the first non-Mormon, democratic governor of Utah: a Jewish man that faithfully defended Mormons. In my early years of graduate school, I became interested in a project that compared mainstream American attitudes toward Mormons and Jews during the...
TIME: As Mali Wars With Islamists, a Mormon Runs for President
MR says: Incredible to see the kind of press this is getting. Interesting thought from Samake: "He was surprised, he says, to see how much Americans focused on Romney’s religion rather than his values, a pettiness he found disconcerting for a country that professes complete freedom of religion." When...
Elections back on track: Mormon leads in race for president in African nation
MR says: Another great profile of Yeah Samake, the Mormon running for president in Mali. Elections are July 7, so we'll keep a close eye on things. When you mention a Mormon running for president, you're likely to think of Mitt Romney or perhaps Jon Huntsman Jr. But there is another, Yeah Samake of the...
Families be aware: FCC wants to allow more swearing, nudity on TV
MR says: Have you heard about this? Definitely something to educate yourself about. For those of you who haven’t heard, FCC may modify its swearing and nudity policy. In short, the new policy will allow (a) isolated s-words and f-words in TV shows, and (b) short presentations of female frontal nudity....
Mormon Democrats announce new national, state organizations
MR says: Take away: the group was founded to combat the misperception that "there's only one way to be involved in political life as a good Mormon and that's as a Republican." Mormon Democrats announced a new national organization Thursday with chapters in nine states modeled after Utah's LDS Dems caucus....
The "Mormon Effect": Why Mormons are possibly the most politically wise people
MR says: The article's insights on on Mormon belief and Mormons are fascinating, especially coming from outside our culture. (Note: The author's political opinion makes a minor appearance, and it is not the opinion of LDS Living. The article has been out for a bit, but it's recently been circulating a lot on Facebook.)
SPONSORED: SUU receives Presidential Service Award, four years running
Through the Corporation for National and Community Service, President Barack Obama recognized Southern Utah University’s students for outstanding service when the university earned a Distinction for Excellence among the schools included on the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service...
Elder Holland speaks to law society on faith and religious freedom on faith and religious freedom
MR says: What a great reminder of the beauty of religious freedom and the family's importance. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Washington, D.C., on February 15 as part of the organization’s annual conference. The event marked the 25th...
Mormon runs for president in Mali
MR says: Interesting look at presidential candidate in Mali and how his faith has influenced him. Since my dad was actively involved in politics when I was young and even ran for office twice, I was smack dab in the middle. Some of my best memories involved attending political open houses with my parents,...
LDS authors: Being a bit of a contrarian is a good thing
MR says: A great opinion article on the art of being a little contrary . . . “Contrary” can mean obstinate or disagreeable or difficult, but what it literally means is to go against the prevailing wisdom, to contradict what the majority seems to be thinking or doing. We like the noun form of the word —...
LDS president John Taylor memorialized for political service in Utah House of Representatives
MR says: Did you know John Taylor was such a prominent politician? Among the lesser-known attainments achieved by John Taylor, third President of the Church, was his role as the second-longest serving speaker of the Utah Territory House of Representatives, a term that extended from 1857 to 1876, after his...
Funniest member of Congress may be Mormon Republican
MR says: Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah, seems to have been crowned funniest member of Congress by Comedy Central. On Wednesday, the Washington Press Club Foundation hosted its 69th Annual Congressional Dinner, an event where reporters bring members of Congress as their "dates." It's not as exciting...
National GOP already targeting Rep. Jim Matheson for 2014
MR says: Kind of funny - LDS Matheson labeled this story the "biggest non-news story of the day." :) National Republicans have already painted a bull's-eye on Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson's back for the 2014 election. The National Republican Congressional Committee identified the seven-term congressman as...
Being LDS does not limit one's political persuasions
What does it mean to be a Latter-day Saint? I think most would probably answer the title applies to someone who is a baptized member and adheres to the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, some add more — agreement with political conservatism. I don’t know how...
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