‘Mormon Land’: Told to ‘be very careful’ at the start, Exponent II keeps feminist voice alive 50 years later
The first editor-in-chief and the current editor-in-chief discuss how the magazine started, the stories it has shared, how it has evolved, and why it remains vital for LDS women and gender minorities.
(The Salt Lake Tribune and Rachel Rueckert). Exponent II, a magazine for Latter-day Saint women, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Claudia Bushman, left, was its first editor-in-chief. Rachel Rueckert is the current one.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.