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A West Texas court considers whether to place more than 400 children removed from the families of a polygamous sect in foster care after an allegation of abuse. A look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the intersection of polygamy and child welfare issues.
Carolyn Jessop, author, "Escape;" spent 35 years in the Fundamentalist LDS community before escaping with her children.
Linda Spears, vice president, Child Welfare League of America
John Llewellyn, author, "Polygamy's Rape of Rachael Strong: Protected Environment for Predators;" retired lieutenant from the Salt Lake City Sheriff's Department
William Morrison, attorney whose clients have included members of numerous polygamous sects
Anne Wilde, cofounder of Principle Voices, an advocacy organization representing Fundamentalist Mormon communities.
Two years ago Kevin Phillips warned about the dangers of easy cash, growing debt, and dependence on foreign oil. He explains why he believes we are now in a full-fledged crisis, what led the U.S. to its current predicament, and what can be done to address what he calls the 'global crisis of American capitalism.'
Kevin Phillips, political and economic commentator and former Republican White House Strategist, his 13 books include "American Theocracy" and "American Dynasty."
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