Announcement Bar

The analysis you rely on—now easier to find, explore, and connect.
Welcome to PRA and Religion Dispatches’ new website! 
Fighting 21st Century Fascism

russell pearce

Religion Dispatches

Mormon Voters Help Recall Russell Pearce

Did Pearce’s attempt to claim official LDS sanction doom his campaign?
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

As Mormon Lay Clergy Are Deported, a Divide on Immigration

Long-held Mormon ideal of unity challenged.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

Meet Arizona's Even More Anti-Immigrant Bill

Because when it comes to political ambition, you can never be too mean…
Lauri Lebo
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

LDS Church Declares Support for Utah Compact on Immigration Reform

Opposes separation of working families, radical anti-immigrant legislation.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

LDS Church Issues New Statement on Immigration

Calls for “goodwill” towards “all of God’s children.”
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

Immigration in Our Lovely Deseret

LDS Church-owned newspaper brings facts to the debate.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

Anti-Immigrant Legislator Takes Aim At Arizona Children

Russell Pearce, a student of Cleon Skousen, takes on the 14th Amendment.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

Everyone Should Know The Story Of Alyssa Peterson

Her Mormon faith made it impossible for her to torture.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines
Religion Dispatches

Immigration Issue Divides Arizona Mormons

Latinos—the LDS Church’s emerging global majority—speak out.
Joanna Brooks
Article
A light purple background with yellow wavy lines