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Polygamy Ruled Unsafe For Women And Children

Polygamy Ruled Unsafe For Women And Children

November 23, 2011 2 Comments

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 ...

Say What You Will About Polygamy, But Read This Woman’s Story First

Say What You Will About Polygamy, But Read This Woman’s Story First

October 3, 2011 No Comments

Real life sister-wife, Vicki Darger, opens up about her experiences with polygamy and how it affected her post-partum depression in an article for the Huffington Post. “Most men don’t enter this lifestyle so they can have more sex; rather, they have a sincere sense of a higher purpose. I’d rather share Joe than have a ...

Lazy Sunday Post: Mormon Gurls

Lazy Sunday Post: Mormon Gurls

December 19, 2010 No Comments

California Gurls might be unforgettable, but Mormon Gurls are terrifying. The starlets of Brigham Young University don’t disguise the fact that they are baby-hungry girls with big hair and leggings who go to school to get their Mrs. Think that’s terrifying? You’ll be humming this in public in no time. Contact the author here: mick@morningquickie.com

“Jealousy Will Make Me A Better Person”

“Jealousy Will Make Me A Better Person”

October 12, 2010 No Comments

Polygamy makes so little sense even the Mormons can’t explain it. Kody has three wives and has his eye on a fourth in the TLC reality show Sister Wives. When he takes his first wife, Meri, out to an anniversary dinner she explains why she is feeling jealous and seems to question the fairness of ...

TLC: Teeming With Little Children

TLC: Teeming With Little Children

September 9, 2010 No Comments

TLC used to stand for “The Learning Channel” but I think it ought to change it’s name to “Teeming with Little Children.” We all know about Kate Gosselin and her brood of 8 children, but that is hardly the only fount of kiddie chaos. The Duggars stars in 19 Kids and Counting. As part of ...

Polygamy — Should We Let It Be?

Polygamy — Should We Let It Be?

July 28, 2010 1 Comment

Polygamy is a confusing issue. Is it a religious practice? Is it an evil thing? Are we prudes to reject it, or naive to accept it? As more high profile cases hit the courts, we are being asked to pick a side.

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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