Andrea Smardon appears in the following:
LGBT Center Opens in Provo, Across from Mormon Temple
Sunday, November 13, 2016
The founders of the new center, in Provo, Utah, hope its presence can help bridge a divide between the church and the LGBT community.
Mama Dragons Try To Prevent Suicides Among Mormon-LGBT Children
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Among Mormons, there is a group of women known as Mama Dragons, fierce protectors of their LGBT children. They were put to the test after the church hardened its stance against same-sex marriages.
Abortion Providers In Utah Adapt To New Anesthesia Requirement
Thursday, April 07, 2016
In Utah, a doctor performing an abortion will soon have to administer anesthesia after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The new law is the first of its kind in the nation, and it's based on the controversial notion that a fetus at that stage in development may feel pain during the procedure. Abortion providers are adapting to this change in the law.
Barred From Baptism, Mormon Kids Of Same-Sex Couples Face A Fraught Choice
Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Mormon church recently made a policy preventing children of same-sex couples from getting baptized. The move has exposed a rift among Mormons — and made for some difficult decisions.
In Utah, 'Book Of Mormon' Strikes A Chord
Sunday, August 02, 2015
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Mormons, Forbidden From Drugs, Plagued By Prescription Drug Addiction
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Mormon faith forbids alcohol, tobacco and drugs, yet they have a surprising problem with prescription overdoses. We investigate why.
Advocates Examine Mormon Church's Stance On LGBT Rights
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people celebrated when the church announced support for anti-discrimination laws. But now they are taking a closer look at the statements.
Glass, A New Digital Site, To Obsess On TV And Video
Monday, May 12, 2014
Senior editor Zach Seward and the all digital publication Quartz are launching a smaller site called Glass. It may offer hints about ways reporters will share information in the future.
Mormon Bishop Highlights Health Coverage Gap Among Utah's Poor
Monday, May 12, 2014
Republican governors across the country have taken a stand against Obamacare by refusing to expand Medicaid. Utah, one of the reddest states in the nation, remains undecided.
