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Appropriating Feminism in Advocating Polygamy

by admin on October 19, 2009

Appropriating Feminism in Advocating Polygamy

Polygamy, alongside housewifery and pornography, is just one of the few issues women continue to struggle to define as either feminist or not. And so a belief in ending oppression in all its many guises should be the compass of every feminist who finds herself lost. To end, I leave you with Hatijah Aam saying that polygamy should be something beautiful, rather than something disgusting. I say, fair enough–keeping in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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The Real Big Controversy

by admin on March 15, 2009

I believe there may be another hidden reason that the show makes Mormons uneasy.

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A new controversy is brewing over the HBO program “Big Love.” In an upcoming episode, the show’s promotion says it will reveal sacred Latter-day Saint temple ceremonies.

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Big Love

HBO’s Big Love may be the most complicated, convoluted show ever produced by a major network.

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But also I just think it would be cool to be polygamous. At least the way it is portrayed on Big Love. Bill is so decent as played by Bill Paxton. Men like Bill marrying all the single moms and raising the children would solve a lot of cultural and economic problems.

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Big Love season 4

I stop and gaze whenever I see this billboard around L.A. Sometimes it almost feels like the whole economy, the whole society, everything would balance out better, If only men who could afford it, could have more wives. Raise the children. Better living through polygamy.

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Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer

HBO’s “Big Love” was created during a moment of boredom during a cross country drive for the two EP’s and showrunners, Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer.

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Bill Paxton

A storyline chronicling the arrest and trial of Roman Grant (Harry Dean Stanton), a Mormon prophet who has had several wives, unfolds on TV just weeks after two religious leaders in the real-life community of Bountiful, B.C., were charged with practising polygamy.

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Review: ‘Big Love’ on HBO

by admin on January 16, 2009

the Henricksons

This creative gem returns for its third season with nary an Emmy to its name, but early episodes looks stronger than ever.

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Does Polygamy Have A Legal Future in the U.S.?

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While the FLDS drama has put polygamy on the front pages, what amazes me most about the issue are polygamists who live “normal” lives — and blog about it.

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A Shameless, Self-Promotional Interview with A.J. Jacobs

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We talk to the Esquire contributor about his new book, which he wants you to purchase immediately. (Preferably in multiple copies.)

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