Organization Spotlight: Loving More

Loving More is a national not for profit corporation, educational website, online community and magazine dedicated to support and education of polyamory and polyamorous issues, supporting the polyamorous community both nationally and internationally for more than twenty two years.

Open Forum: Group Marriage - The Next Civil Rights Fight?

Opponents of same-sex marriage, argue that their biggest fear is the inevitability of polygamy and group marriage if gay marriage measures are enacted. They argue that allowing same-sex marriage is a slippery slope because once we sidetrack from the "traditional definition" of marriage as being the union between one man and one woman, that the institution of marriage will effectively have a loophole allowing polygamists to argue for their rights.

There is a growing movement among progressives and within the queer community to accept polyamory and group relationships, which are not to confused with polygamy. There are a number of families in the formation of a triad or quad, etc who all love one another and are in a committed relationship, and are indeed a family unit. Many of these polyamorous families also raise children, and it could be argued that those kids will grow up in a better environment, having access to multiple loving and nurturing parents.

Do you think the fight for recognition of plural marriage is the next civil rights battle? Will poly families naturally be next in line after we legalize same-sex marriages nationwide, and do they have a legitimate case?

Open Forum: Where Does Polyamory Fit into the Queer Movement?

Parts of the LGBT community have been quick to embrace polyamory - relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved. Others feel that polyamory is just another form of "licensed cheating" and for them monogamy is critical.

There is a lot of internal debate about the ethics and rights of poly families. Is gay marriage the first step, would you go on to fight on behalf of polyamorous families? Is a family only a two person structure a mom/dad, mom/mom, dad/dad, or can there be triads and quads of people who all love each other and raise children?

How does polyamory fit into the mold of the LGBT movement for political rights, is it a distraction, is it not feasible, or is it a new minority within that deserves attention. Regardless of your viewpoint please be respectful of others.

Happy Poly Pride Weekend!

"Happy Poly Pride to all polyamorous, poly-friendly, and poly-curious people & their families: Please join Polyamorous NYC in celebration of our 8th annual Pride Weekend!

We have a full weekend of events, and a long list of polyamory leaders and experts coming in from all over country. The festivities kick off on Friday night with the Super Massive Cuddle Party, the largest Cuddle Party of the year. The main event is the Picnic+Rally in Central Park on Saturday with an all-star list of entertainers and speakers. Then come party Saturday night at the After Party. And finally, we have a new addition to the weekend schedule, a Read+Sign on Sunday with experts and authors of some of the most prominent books on polyamory."

For more info on Poly Pride Day & Weekend click here.