
Hoping to move away from the fringe and regain political influence, Utah's polygamous community has
released a voter's guide to help members decide how to vote tomorrow.
A coalition of polygamist groups — Communities in Harmony — asked federal, state, and local candidates about their positions on a wide range of topics that impact the once powerful demographic. Of the 150 candidates questioned, 60 responded and were rated on a scale of one to 10.

While we may have been shocked by the
FLDS polygamy case in the US, this Nigerian man has that beat by a harem. Mohammed Bello Abubakar, 84, has 86 wives. Yes, that's right:
86 wives and at least 170 children.

What do the recent floods in the Midwest, and the attention garnered over the FLDS polygamy case have in common? It might not be obvious on the surface, but they're both instances where headlines are having a big impact on religion. First, the floods:
One grocery-store owner in Iowa, who is a devout Muslim, saw his business of six years washed away along with hundreds of others in the
severe flooding last month.

Children of the Sect Are Headed Home Today
The children of the FLDS sect are going home. After many weeks, much discussion and courtroom drama, Texas District Judge Barbara Walthe signed an order allowing parents from the Yearning For Zion Ranch to pick up their children from foster-care facilities starting today.
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