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First-cousin marriages: Why the debate rages on

Depending on your culture, cousins marrying cousins will either be a normal occurrence or something hugely taboo. The contrast in opinions on the topic became especially apparent this week, after NHS ...
WSAW

First cousin marriages to be banned in this state starting next month

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A new law in Connecticut is expected to go into effect on Oct. 1, banning first-cousin marriages. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed on the bill earlier ...
New York Post

Connecticut to ban first cousin marriages, which are still legal in at least 16 states

One step closer to keeping it out of the family. Connecticut is set to place a firm ban on marriages between first cousins at the start of October in a rare instance of unanimous agreement between ...
WHYY

Legislation recognizing first-cousin marriages dies in the Delaware House

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Legislation that would recognize marriages between first cousins failed in the ...