‘Life is good when you’re not being tortured by your own demons’: How a trans woman found peace outside the LDS Church
Laurie Lee Hall, who once was a stake president and temple architect, is now living and worshipping God according to the dictates of her conscience.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Laurie Lee Hall, shown in 2017, bemoans the stricter limitations imposed on transgender Latter-day Saints.
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.