Kate Kelly (feminist)
Kathleen Marie Kelly (born 1980 or 1981) is an American activist, human rights lawyer, and Mormon feminist who founded Ordain Women, an organization advocating for the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Kelly was excommunicated from the church in 2014. She is also a nationally known advocate for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and abortion access.
Kate Kelly | |
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Kelly in 2014 | |
| Born | 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44) Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA) American University (JD) |
| Occupation | Human rights lawyer |
| Known for | Founder of Ordain Women | Equal Rights Amendment advocate |
| Spouse |
J. Neil Ransom
(m. 2006; div. 2016) |
| Website | www |
Kelly came out as queer in 2019 and began a same-sex relationship with a Catholic writer pushing for similar goals within the Catholic Church.
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