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Is Utah’s Anti-Bigamy Law Unconstitutional?

Is Utah’s Anti-Bigamy Law Unconstitutional?

July 15, 2011 No Comments

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 ...

The Feminist Invasion

The Feminist Invasion

May 27, 2011 3 Comments

Feminism has grown from a fringe movement to a way of life. While most people understand the ideals and support them, whether or not they use the F-word, there are the people who are convinced that Feminists want to take over the world — rather like an alien invasion. The iconic image of Feminists are ...

Woman Arrested For Selling Her 11-Year-Old Daughter’s Virginity

Woman Arrested For Selling Her 11-Year-Old Daughter’s Virginity

May 25, 2011 No Comments

Utah is making all the headlines today. But this time, it is particularly gruesome. A mother from Salt Lake City, UT has been charged with two counts of aggravated sex abuse and two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for trying to sell her 11-year-old daughter’s virginity for $10,000. Felicia Rea McClure’s negotiation was ...

No Touching Yourself In Utah

No Touching Yourself In Utah

May 24, 2011 No Comments

You may be a woman who likes to act provocatively, but if you’re in Utah, remember not to act too sexy. Why you ask? Well, because it could be illegal. The state of Utah is trying to crack down on solicitation (money in exchange for sex) and authorities feel that banning people from touching themselves ...

Dark Day For Women In Utah

Dark Day For Women In Utah

March 11, 2010 No Comments

You probably know how we at Morning Quickie like to follow what’s going on in America around abortion law. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like women in Utah are now going to be charged with murder if their miscarriages are caused by “intentional or knowing” acts. This all ...

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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