Author Archives: Troy Williams

by Troy Williams Now in theatres! I really encourage people to check out the new documentary Chasing Ice.  For people who are still climate skeptics, this film brings you the astonishing, beautiful and terrifying environmental photography of James Balog. He … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams My quick response to the official LDS Mormons and Gays site: Yes, we’ve still got a lot of work to do, but I’m optimistic.  Harvey Milk taught that when we come out to our family and friends, … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams Change is good.  In fact it’s essential to sustained creativity and health.  After eight years of producing a week-nightly, one-hour live talk show, I’ve decided to try some things new.  Innovation often demands reinvention. So let’s shake … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams I know that non-Burners often get annoyed when Burners go on and on and on ad nauseum about how awesome Burning Man is, and how you — no YOU — really need to go.  That’s not me.  … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams Hey all — I’m taking off this weekend to Burning Man.  I’ll be back after Labor Day. Looking forward to fully disconnecting from email, smart-phones, microphones and news.  Damn.  Gonna miss the GOP convention and Mia Love’s … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams I will be appearing on the Showtime special, Larry Wilmore’s Race, Religion and Sex in Utah.  The sparks were flying in the Rose Wagner when we taped last week.  The audience was worked up. Don Harwell, the … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams Why am I surrounded by a group of Mormon missionaries?  The answer will be revealed on August 25th.

by Troy Williams Kristen Stewart knows about heartache.  Her Twilight character Bella was caught in a nasty teen love triangle.  Who would she save her virginity for? The fangless sparkly ancient vampire teen Edward or the buff and fiercely loyal … Continue reading →

Carolyn Campbell wrote a nice story for the cover of the new City Weekly.  She follows up with participants of last June’s Mormons Building Bridges Pride march.  I’m glad the event is still a catalyst for conversation. You can read … Continue reading →

by Troy Williams My new piece is up on Salon today. With their religion front and center, progressive Latter-day Saints are becoming bolder about speaking out Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign has the nation talking about Mormonism. You can’t scan a … Continue reading →