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Bigamy

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Marriage

Polygamists Singled Out Again in Utah

Utah's new bigamy law prescribes what people can call private relationships and provides authorities with a convenient tool for suppression when polygamist families get too vocal.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 4.5.2017 7:28 AM

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Polygamy

Utah's Anti-Polygamy Ruling Actually a Blow Against Free Speech

Brown family case was not about getting legal recognition from the state.

Scott Shackford | 4.12.2016 2:30 PM

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Marriage

Michigan's A.G. Declines to Explain Whether State Can Prosecute Those Who Perform Purely 'Private' Marriages

Says plaintiff lacks standing to sue because he's not facing charges.

Scott Shackford | 1.11.2016 3:55 PM

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World

Polyamorous Brazilian Trio Joined in Civil Union, Say Same-Sex Unions Paved the Way

The three women want to be able to raise a family together and share maternal rights.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.6.2015 3:50 PM

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Civil Liberties

Cato Institute Supports Sister Wives Family's Challenge to Utah Polygamy Law

"Spiritual unions" of more than two people should not result in criminal sanctions, say Cato scholars.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.1.2015 7:30 AM

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Civil Liberties

Religious Discrimination Case Against Polygamous Towns Goes Forward

But are these fundamentalist-LDS towns the perpetrators or the victims of religious discrimination?

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 7.7.2015 1:35 PM

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Polygamy

Montana Trio Applying for Marriage License

It's happening!

Ed Krayewski | 7.2.2015 11:03 AM

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Polygamy

Do Arguments Against Polygamy Hold Up?

Reasons to oppose recognition of polyamorous relationships don't do well under scrutiny.

Steve Chapman | 7.2.2015 12:05 AM

Policy

Judge Rules for Polygamists in Sister Wives Case

And he was right to do so.

Jesse Walker | 8.28.2014 10:13 AM

Culture

Feminist Polygamy Comes to Reality TV

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 3.10.2014 2:05 PM

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Politics

A Ruling For Polygamy – and Freedom

The next step in expelling police and legislators from the bedrooms of consenting adults

Steve Chapman | 1.6.2014 7:00 AM

Policy

Of Course the Law Should Tolerate Plural Marriages

A legal battle in Utah shows how misguided a crackdown on polygamy can be.

Jesse Walker | 12.17.2013 4:30 PM

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Politics

Parts of Anti-Polygamy Law in Utah Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Judge

Thanks to reality television

Ed Krayewski | 12.14.2013 12:54 PM

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