Joseph announces his candidacy for the US Presidency.

John Taylor teaches that the Saints generally "vote as a unit" in elections.

George A. Smith (member of First Presidency) writes that he had the "pleasure" of staying at home while his wives voted in August 1870.

Brigham Young teaches that a religion that does not govern its members in their politics is "a very poor religion"; the Gospel unites people from different political backgrounds.

Edward Tullidge notes that the act allowing women to vote in Utah was passed by Brigham Young and the legislature without a dissenting vote.

Wilford Woodruff records meeting with delegation at Ogden who wants to unite the people of Utah under two parties: Republicans and Democrats.

Wilford Woodruff records in journal that Church leaders do not believe members should "take the stump" to make political speeches.

Abraham H. Cannon records in journal Church leaders discussing B.H. Roberts and Moses Thatcher and need for Church leaders to consult with their superiors before seeking office.

Wilford Woodruff calls on Church members to vote for electing good men to government regardless of their political party.

The text of the 18th Amendment to the U.S Constitution.

First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles come out in support of prohibition and oppose proposals to repeal 18th Amendment.

Harlan F. Stone tells Charles Evans Hughes that Jehovah's Witnesses have been great advocates for religious freedom.

Georgetown University Website provides timeline of legalization of gay marriage.

SCOTUS rules that Amish are not required to send children to school.

First Presidency in 1978 reaffirms opposition to ERA.

Dallin H. Oaks explains purposes of gay rights movement.

FP issues statement in opposition to gay marriage.

Donald L. Hallstrom recites common language for Church position against gay marriage in Hawaii.

Gordon B. Hinckley explains position of political neutrality, barring moral issues.

VSC finds that same-sex couples should be given same benefits available to other marriages, even if not called "married."

S. George Ellsworth gives overview of Utah becoming a state; includes discussion of Edmunds-Tucker and other anti-polygamy acts.

SCOTUS determines that anti-sodomy laws are unconstitutional.

NYT reports on peyote and religious freedom.

C4CA determines that domestic partnerships are compatible with Proposition 22.

Text of law indicating domestic partner benefits in California pre-Prop. 8.

Dallin H. Oaks states homosexuality is a temptation, not a fundamental identity.

Text of Proposition 8.

NOM releases advertisement supporting Prop. 8.

First Presidency explains Church's rationale for supporting Prop 8.

Church Newsroom posts the Formal Church statement on Prop 8 efforts.

Kaimi Wenger criticizes prevalence of Prop. 8-related testimonies in Church.

Stake Presidency sends letter warning to Andrew Callahan of disciplinary action for anti-Prop 8 activity.

Russell M. Nelson advocates for Prop 8; requests Church members to campaign actively, in a respectful manner, in one's community.

Associated Press reports on donors to Prop. 8, including the largest contributor, the Knights of Columbus, who donated $1.4 million.

NBC Bay Area reported that Catholic Bishops donated to Prop. 8.

David Blinder Research collects ethnic, religious, and sex data on Prop. 8.

CPA comments celebrating the passage of Prop. 8.

Adam Hetrick highlights Scott Eckern's contribution to Prop. 8.

Ben Winslow in Deseret News reports on white powder sent to Church HQ.

Juan Becerra in Deseret news maintains that no evidence linked powder to Prop. 8.

"Calif Mormon" lays out all activities at Church regarding Proposition 8.

Jessica Garrison reports that Marjorie Christofferson targeted for contributing to Prop. 8.

John Vile gives overview of Abington School District v. Schempp (1963) whose ruling prohibited the reading of Bible verses without comment, and the Lord's Prayer in public schools.

Frank Schubert comments on persecution targeting Church members post-Prop. 8.

RJO discuss Church humanitarian efforts and "a total of 30.7 million" from 1984 to 1997.

Scott Taylor in the Deseret news speaks to the Church's oversight in campaign finances.

USLegal Website provides overview of Edmunds-Tucker act; notes that it was repealed in 1978.

Jeffrey R. Holland denies Church used money for Proposition 8.

Joseph's declaration to the Church on the role of Government and Law.

VMH references Prop. 8 letters read over pulpit.

SCOTUS finds that the Constitution protects same-sex couples's right to marry.

Church Public Affairs recounts contributions to humanitarian causes in 2016 by the Church.

Official Church Website teaching that Tithing is used for construction of temples; no mention of tithing being used for political reasons.

Alyssa Roberts includes statement from Church on opposition to alcohol increase in beer.

Current map of downtown Salt Lake City.

Church official instructions concerning disciplinary actions and confidentiality of proceedings.

Church Handbook of Instruction Outlines when a membership council is required.

Congress.gov Website gives an overview of the "Fairness for All Act."

SPLC testifies before Congress on far-right groups.

Oaks teaches that faithful members should not be barred from belonging to, or voting for, any particular political party.

Saints notes that George Albert Smith reversed Helmuth Hübener's excommunication in 1942 after learning about it after the end of World War 2.

Saints gives an overview of Church leaders debating B. H. Roberts and Moses Thatcher seeking politcal office without seeking support from their quorum leaders; results in 1896 "Political Manifesto."