Brahma Kumaris
Brahma Kumaris is a spiritual, educational institution that works to promote humanism, tolerance and enthusiasm for spreading Hinduism across the globe. The institute is located in India.
Resources in: English
“Abuse Investigated at Polygamist Compound After 400 Removed”
Read an April 8, 2008, article from the Associated Press (posted by the Washington Post) about the raid on the Texas polygamist compound.
Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture provides educational resources on religions around the world, including each of their different practices, beliefs and histories. It is based in Kolkata, India.
“Rick Santorum compares same-sex marriage to polygamy, in spirited exchange at N.H. college”
Read a Jan. 5, 2012, article from The Washington Post about Rick Santorum’s controversial comments on polygamy on the 2012 campaign trail.
“Five Wives Vodka Banned By The State Of Idaho”
Read a May 29, 2012, article from The Huffington Post about the state of Idaho’s reaction to Five Wives Vodka. Because of the polygamist undertones of the name and logo, the Idaho State Liquor Division banned the vodka.
“The wide world of polygamy: We hate it, others love it”
Read a Feb. 19, 2009, article from Psychology Today about the appeal of polygamy from an evolutionary psychology perspective.
“Texas moves to seize polygamist Warren Jeffs’ ranch compound”
Read a Nov. 28, 2012, article from The Los-Angeles Times about the state of Texas’ decision to seize Warren Jeffs’ ranch after his conviction.
“Polygamy at Issue in Utah”
Read an Oct. 26, 2008, article from The Washington Times about the reaction in Utah to the 2008 federal raid on a Texas polygamist sect.
“Texas jury convicts Warren Jeffs follower of bigamy”
Read an article about polygamist religious leader Warren Jeffs’ conviction. Jeffs is serving a life sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting minors.