November 23, 2011
Today the Supreme Court of Canada decided whether polygamy is a constitutional right or simply a marriage option for people with varying tastes. The court has been listening to arguments for and against why polygamy should be legalized. This topic was brought to the court’s attention in relation to the Mormon fundamentalist group residing commune ...
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July 15, 2011
After the success of the fictional series “Big Love,” the world was dying to know about real-life polygamists. Happy to oblige, TLC brought us “Sister Wives,” which features Kody Brown, his four wives and 16 children. Originally form Utah, where polygamy was outlawed, they moved to Nevada once they were investigated for their lifestyle. But ...
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