Hillary Clinton Is Not Guaranteed the ‘Black Vote’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 Black voters are a more diverse group than the media give them credit for; 2016 hasn't just brought on the implosion of the GOP, but of the Democratic Party, too; meanwhile, a writer questions whether polygamy is the "next marriage rights frontier." These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Prophet’s Prey’ Film Review: This American Horror Story Is All Too Real

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 23, 2015 Amy Berg's disturbing documentary on the Warren Jeffs polygamist sect zooms in on a story that oozes with archetypal evil. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Welcome to Polygamy Falls

Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons Dec 26, 2013 Dig deeper

The Right Gloats About Fall of Polygamy Laws

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2013 Conservatives believe the recent ruling on Utah's anti-polygamy statute is the inevitable consequence of the marriage equality movement; Coca Cola is trying to stop people from drinking tap water; meanwhile, Silicon Valley techies are arrogantly promoting class war in San Francisco. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Polygamy Comes Out

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Dec 18, 2013 Dig deeper

Making Walmart Look Good? Goodwill’s Below-Minimum Wage

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2013 Goodwill apparently pays workers a painfully low $2.75 an hour, despite preaching charity; 9-5 schedules are counterproductive for creative workers; meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin stands up for Russia's right to be homophobic. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Utah Judge Strikes Down Polygamy Law

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 15, 2013 A U.S. District Court judge ruled key parts of Utah's polygamy law unconstitutional, a decision that effectively decriminalizes polygamy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

California Prisoners Do or Die

Staff / Truthdig Jul 16, 2011 Prisoners all over California continue a hunger strike despite nearing death; "Sister Wives" reality TV show stars fight the anti-polygamy law; and economists have resorted to capital bribery to resuscitate the American job market. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Big Love’ Causes Scene With Mormon Church

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2009 Some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints got their sacred undergarments in a twist about an upcoming episode of "Big Love" in which secret religious practices and spaces are depicted. HBO has apologized, but, as Salt Lake Tribune columnist Vince Horiuchi wonders, will all this hubbub just serve to draw more attention to Sunday's installment of the series? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Prairie Justice

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Sep 20, 2007 Warren Jeffs, a polygamist prophet, is on trial for aiding in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl he married off to her cousin. It's a sad story featuring an abhorrent man, but something about the case just doesn't feel right to Ellen Goodman. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gimme ‘Big Love’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2006 A group of Utah teens rallied in Salt Lake City over the weekend in defense of polygamist families. "I didn't come here today to ask for your permission to live my beliefs," a 19-year-old told the AP. "I shouldn't have to." Check out how HBO dramatizes the issue Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )