Jeanne Tripplehorn

I've been working on Barb for a while. I looked at her as a sort of every woman. She's incredibly strong; she's incredibly generous. She's seemingly insane because she is in the situation of a polygamous relationship, but she had definite reasons to do it.

American Actress

Gene Robinson

The state's interest in marriage is stability. Generally speaking, polygamy does not work for stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women. So polygamy is objectionable on lots of grounds.

American Clergyman

Stephen Karam

I had spent four months in Cedar City, Utah, right after graduation as an intern at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. It's a town that has many people living the polygamous lifestyle.

American Playwright

Petina Gappah

My grandfather was a polygamous man, and he had two wives, and between him and his two wives, we are about 200 or so in our family.

Zimbabwean Writer

Polygamous practices vary by culture; some see it as normal, others as taboo.

Cultural Variation

In many places, polygamous marriages are illegal, and knowing the law is important.

Legal Issues

Discussing polygamy can be sensitive and controversial, requiring tact.

Sensitive Topic

In nature, polygamous mating helps some species ensure survival.

Animal Kingdom

Polygamous behavior in animals is a special focus in evolutionary biology.

Scientific Study

While usually males, some female animals are polygamous too.

Not Just Males

 I'm not assigned specific things but I help around the house the family has been practicing their unique brand of polygamous Christianity for two generations

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 Cities are like siblings in a large polygamous family. Each one has a unique personality and is headed in a distinct direction.