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I've been on several camping trips this summer but the big event around here was a large group camping trip (9 days) ambitiously planned by representatives of the many poly groups we have in the Victoria area. Vancouver Island has become a hot spot for poly people and fabulous regular events. The…
Polyamory and Advocating for the Right to Love > 1
and Advocacy Letter Writing are just two of the workshops being presented this year. Dear Polly Amorie with be an author in residence for the week, presenting the first workshop and assisting with the second one.
POLYCAMP VANCOUVER ISLAND GETS A DOSE OF “INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY”
Cuddletopia, Candy…
POLYCAMP VANCOUVER ISLAND GETS A DOSE OF “INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY”
Cuddletopia, Candy…
So....what happened with the court case...the Polygamy Law stuff?
The decision is in the hands of Chief Justice Bauman. It will take a minimum of three to six months for him to review all the evidence and come to his decision. We have heard no updates on that as of yet. I expect it later rather than sooner as I found Chief Justice Bauman to be very thorough and t…
More Polygamy Law updates - Anonymous Witness #2
From transcript of Jan 25, 2011
Testimony of Witness # 2 - Anonymous - given in another court room in presence of Judge, FLDS lawyer and court staff only. Viewed by video not on the witness in session court room for other lawyers.
Witness #2 ia a woman in her early 40's who was born in Lister, BC (ju…
Testimony of Witness # 2 - Anonymous - given in another court room in presence of Judge, FLDS lawyer and court staff only. Viewed by video not on the witness in session court room for other lawyers.
Witness #2 ia a woman in her early 40's who was born in Lister, BC (ju…
Catching up on testimony - Carolyn Jessop - ex-FLDS
Testimony of Carolyn Blackmore Jessop from transcripts of her appearance in BC Supreme Court session on Jan 12, 2011.
As well as appearing in court, Carolyn Jessop submitted an affadavit in these proceedings, a video taped interview, two books that she has written entitled "Escape" and "Triumph"a…
As well as appearing in court, Carolyn Jessop submitted an affadavit in these proceedings, a video taped interview, two books that she has written entitled "Escape" and "Triumph"a…
Polys in Court - Video testimony including Anne Wilde
From transcripts of January 13th of BC Supreme Court session re: s293 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Video testimony of Don Fischer.
Don is a member of the FLDS church and his father had three wives. Don was the fourth of twelve children from the same mother. His family lived in Hildale, Utah in a ho…
Video testimony of Don Fischer.
Don is a member of the FLDS church and his father had three wives. Don was the fourth of twelve children from the same mother. His family lived in Hildale, Utah in a ho…
Catching up - more video testimony
Video testimony from transcripts of January 11, 2011.
Mary Louise Mackert
- filmed on June 25th in Creston, British Columbia
- she lives in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and has for about six years.
- she was born in Short Creek now the Hilldale, Utah side of Colorado City community.
- she was her mother's first …
Mary Louise Mackert
- filmed on June 25th in Creston, British Columbia
- she lives in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and has for about six years.
- she was born in Short Creek now the Hilldale, Utah side of Colorado City community.
- she was her mother's first …
Wrap up of testimony - videos
Two ex-FLDS members give video testimony:
Howard Mackert
- from transcript of Dec 16, 2010 court session
- filmed in Gig Harbour,WA on June 16, 2010
- Howard is one of 27 children born to Clyde Chapman Mackert
- His mother was Mildred Eades first wife and the legal one
- His parents were not Mormon nor p…
Howard Mackert
- from transcript of Dec 16, 2010 court session
- filmed in Gig Harbour,WA on June 16, 2010
- Howard is one of 27 children born to Clyde Chapman Mackert
- His mother was Mildred Eades first wife and the legal one
- His parents were not Mormon nor p…
CBC is granted access to BC Supreme Court Sessions
Webcast viewing of live sessions for closing arguments in the final sessions of the BC Supreme Court reference case on section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada or the Polygamy Law. This is a first in British Columbia and can be found here: http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/1221258968/ID=1631554292…
The Court case on the Polygamy Law winds to a close
This week, closing arguments were submitted by the Attorney General of British Columbia and the Attorney General of Canada and the other interested parties in the very historic reference case which has been before the Chief Justice Bauman and the Supreme Court of British Columbia since November 22, …
Polys in Court - testimony of Prof Stephen Kent
From transcripts of January 19, 2011.
Stop Polygamy in Canada called Professor Stephen Alan Kent to the stand as an expert witness the sociology of religion including alternative religions, the sociology and history of fundamentalist Mormonism in North America, polygamy as practised in fundamental Mo…
Stop Polygamy in Canada called Professor Stephen Alan Kent to the stand as an expert witness the sociology of religion including alternative religions, the sociology and history of fundamentalist Mormonism in North America, polygamy as practised in fundamental Mo…
Poly in court - testimony of Prof John Witte Jr.
Summary of transcripts of BC Supreme court session on January 10, 2011.
The Attorney General of Canada called as their next witness Professor John Witte Jr. as an expert in American and English (but not Canadian) legal history, marriage and historical family law and religious freedom to provide evide…
The Attorney General of Canada called as their next witness Professor John Witte Jr. as an expert in American and English (but not Canadian) legal history, marriage and historical family law and religious freedom to provide evide…
Polys in Court: Summary of testimony - Professor Rebecca J. Cook
From transcripts of BC Supreme Court sessions on January 6, 2011.
The Attorney General of Canada called Professor Rebecca Johnson Cook to the stand as an expert in international human rights law with a particular focus on women’s rights and the obligations of States under international human rights l…
The Attorney General of Canada called Professor Rebecca Johnson Cook to the stand as an expert in international human rights law with a particular focus on women’s rights and the obligations of States under international human rights l…
Polys in Court - week 5 - Dr. W. John Walsh's testimony
From transcripts of January 5, 2011.
Dr. W. John Walsh was called to the stand by the lawyer for the FLDS Church.
Dr. Walsh holds a PhD in religious studies from the University of Wales. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Business) from New York State University, an MBA from Brigham Young University…
Dr. W. John Walsh was called to the stand by the lawyer for the FLDS Church.
Dr. Walsh holds a PhD in religious studies from the University of Wales. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Business) from New York State University, an MBA from Brigham Young University…
Polys in Court - week 4 - Prof Rose McDermott testimony
Summary of transcripts remainder of Dec 15 and morning of Dec 16,2010.
Professor Rose McDermott was called to the stand as a witness for the AG of Canada. She is currently a prof of political science at Brown University in Rhode Island. Among many other qualifications, Professor McDermott has held a …
Professor Rose McDermott was called to the stand as a witness for the AG of Canada. She is currently a prof of political science at Brown University in Rhode Island. Among many other qualifications, Professor McDermott has held a …
Polys in Court - week 4 - Professor Todd Shackleford testimony
Summary of transcript of testimony on Dec 15,2010.
Professor Todd Shackleford was called to the stand by a lawyer on the legal team of the Amicus. Professor Shackleford is a professor of psychology and the chair
of the department of psychology at Oakland University in Rochester,Michigan. Formerly a p…
Professor Todd Shackleford was called to the stand by a lawyer on the legal team of the Amicus. Professor Shackleford is a professor of psychology and the chair
of the department of psychology at Oakland University in Rochester,Michigan. Formerly a p…
Polys in Court - week 4 - Professor Lori Beaman
from transcripts of Dec 13, 2010 - BC Supreme court
Professor Lori Beaman was called to the stand by the Amicus' team of lawyers. She is currently a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa and holds a research chair there. Professor Beaman has a PhD in Sociology and …
Professor Lori Beaman was called to the stand by the Amicus' team of lawyers. She is currently a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa and holds a research chair there. Professor Beaman has a PhD in Sociology and …
Polys in Court - week 3 - Dr Joseph Heinrich summary
from transcript of Dec 9,2010 - BC Supreme Court and with thanks to C.C. who was present for this court session for her notes. A PowerPoint presentation was used by the witness and you'll find a link to it at the end of the blog piece.
The BC AG called his principal expert on the causes of polygamy …
The BC AG called his principal expert on the causes of polygamy …
Polys in Court - week 3 - 4 video testimonies summary
from transcripts of Dec 8, 2010
My comments:
I imagine the video testimony was quite poignant. I've not seen the videos but I have met women with similar stories who endured much of the same treatment also with a religious motivation but in monogamous relationships. They too told of spousal violence…
My comments:
I imagine the video testimony was quite poignant. I've not seen the videos but I have met women with similar stories who endured much of the same treatment also with a religious motivation but in monogamous relationships. They too told of spousal violence…
Polys in Court - week 3 - Dr. Shoshana Grossbard & Dr. Zheng Wu summary
from transcripts of Dec 7, 2010
BC Supreme court - reference regarding Section 293 (Polygamy Law)
The Christian Legal Fellowship called Dr. Shoshana Grossbard to the stand. She is a professor of economics at San Diego State University specializing in labour economics, law and economics of household, e…
BC Supreme court - reference regarding Section 293 (Polygamy Law)
The Christian Legal Fellowship called Dr. Shoshana Grossbard to the stand. She is a professor of economics at San Diego State University specializing in labour economics, law and economics of household, e…
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