Polygamy
Warren Jeffs, 15 years into life sentence, still wields sway from Texas cell
Warren Jeffs continues to direct the fundamentalist FLDS sect from his Texas prison cell, 15 years into a life sentence for child sexual assault, Hoodline reports. Jeffs maintains influence over the community despite incarceration.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via Hoodline
What it took to get Warren Jeffs into prison
Axios examines the investigation and prosecution that led to Warren Jeffs' imprisonment. Jeffs, leader of the fundamentalist FLDS group, is serving a life sentence for child sexual assault.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via Axios
Sister Wives: A guide to Kody Brown's kids with Janelle, Christine, Robyn, Meri
E! News provides a guide to Kody Brown's children with his four wives featured on Sister Wives. The show has documented the fundamentalist polygamous family for over a decade.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via E! News
Sister Wives star marries fourth wife; Martha Stewart ratings weak
A Sister Wives cast member has married a fourth wife, IMDb reports in a news roundup also covering weak ratings for Martha Stewart's Hallmark Channel programming.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via IMDb
Did Sister Wives accidentally document a family leaving a cult?
A podcast episode from We Love to Hate Everything examines whether Sister Wives inadvertently documented a family's departure from fundamentalist religious practices. The show has followed the Brown family's polygamous lifestyle for over a decade.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via Acast · 2 sources
'Sister Wives' star Leon Brown says being trans saved their life
Leon Brown, child of Sister Wives stars Kody and Meri Brown, credits their trans identity with saving their life, according to The Ashley's Reality Roundup. Brown publicly came out as transgender in 2022.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via The Ashley's Reality Roundup · 7 sources
'Sister Wives' star breaks silence on her mother's private marriage struggles
A Sister Wives cast member has publicly addressed her mother's private marriage difficulties, according to Parade. The show documents the Brown family's polygamous lifestyle.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via parade.com
First sister wives of polygamous leader share story in upcoming book
The first sister wives of a polygamous leader are sharing their experiences in an upcoming book, KSL reports. The women offer firsthand accounts of life in a plural marriage within a fundamentalist community.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via KSL.com
Faith and fertility are linked in Utah, Religion Unplugged reports
Religion Unplugged examines the connection between religious belief and fertility rates in Utah, where Latter-day Saint cultural emphasis on family contributes to higher birth rates compared to national averages.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via Religion Unplugged
Legendary LDS writer Carol Lynn Pearson dies at 86, leaves final poem
Carol Lynn Pearson, acclaimed Mormon poet and LGBTQ advocate, died at 86, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Pearson left a final poem for her readers and fans.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
What Mormons really believe, beyond the polygamy stereotype
UCA News examines common misconceptions about Mormonism, focusing on how the Church is understood beyond the polygamy stereotype. The piece addresses beliefs and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in contemporary context.
August 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM MT · via ucanews.com · 2 sources