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Book Openers: Is Polygamy Normal?

October 25, 2011 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Love Times Three authors

Is polygamy normal? If gays can get their marriages legalized, what’s to keep all those polygamists from seeking legalization of their status as well? Read more.

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