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501c3 nonprofit organization working to advance rights and acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships of all varieties.
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"Vatican warns against rise in polyamory"

We must be doing something right!

www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/w...
Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying ‘succession of faces’ does not rival exclusive union | CNN
The Vatican has issued a warning against the rise of polyamory, insisting marriage is the stable, lifelong and exclusive partnership between a man and woman.
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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✨SF Bay Area! Join OPEN on Dec. 11 in SF for a mixer and fireside chat about what's happening in the non-monogamy movement at the cultural and political level.

Tickets start at $10, proceeds support our advocacy work:
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Secret Party | Idea Salon: Non-Monogamy in the Singularity
Friends, We are delighted to host Brett Chamberlin, Executive Director of OPEN, for a conversation on non-monogamy in the Singularity. All proceeds from...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Happy Polyamory Day! 💜
Love takes many forms. So do families, and so do relationships.

Everyone deserves the right to live and love authentically!
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reposted by OPEN
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember and honor our trans siblings who’ve lost their lives to anti-trans violence.
Let’s recommit to fighting systemic oppression, while we also recommit to cultivating our resilience.
#RestInPride #trans #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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✨Has OPEN's work impacted you in 2025?

We're collecting testimonials for our year-end impact report. Your story helps us in our fundraising AND reminds us why this work matters.

Will you take 5 minutes or less to share you story here?
🔗 forms.gle/2J8PGGPmW5rm...
OPEN 2025 Impact Testimonial
Thank you for providing a testimonial about OPEN's impact in 2025! Your story will help support our fundraising efforts so that we can widen our reach, deepen our impact, and continue to support non-m...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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What Does It Really Mean to Be “Monogamish?”

www.cosmopolitan.com/relationship... via @Cosmopolitan
What Does It Really Mean to Be in a “Monogamish” Relationship?
Why this seemingly entry-level form of non-monogamy might actually be more complicated than a full-blown open relationship.
www.cosmopolitan.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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One of the largest branches of the German Protestant church has defended a pastor after she blessed a relationship between four men and called the ceremony a “marriage in the eyes of God”.

www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
Church defends pastor who blessed ‘marriage’ of four men
A Protestant church in Berlin is under fire after the 33-year-old clergywoman presided over a ‘polycule’ ceremony at a pop-up wedding festival
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Gen Z Isn’t Leading the Polyamory Trend, Their Parents Are.

www.vice.com/en/article/g... in @VICE
Gen Z Isn’t Leading the Polyamory Trend, Their Parents Are
Gen X, the generation once accused of being too skeptical for anything communal, is apparently more open to polyamory than Gen Z.
www.vice.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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NCSF & UNC Charlotte are researching beliefs and practices around sexual choking. Take this short survey to help advance kink advocacy and improving services and safety for our communities!

🔗https://surveys.qualtrics.charlotte.edu/jfe/form/SV_eVymRzuDjFqczLU
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Only *4 days left* to get your "Normalize Non-monogamy" 100% cotton tee from OPEN – sale ends Nov. 9!
openloveorg.bsky.social OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · Oct 21
"Where can I get one of those shirts?!"

We heard you loud and clear at events all summer. So we're launching our first-ever t-shirt fundraiser! Available for a limited time only – get your before the sale ends on Nov. 9!

www.bonfire.com/normalize-no...
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Everything You Need to Know About What an Open Marriage is...and Isn’t from @Cosmopolitan

www.cosmopolitan.com/relationship...
Can an Open Marriage Really Work? Experts Explain What You Need to Know
There are so many misconceptions about open marriages and what they actually look like in practice. Here, we're breaking it all down with the help of relationship experts.
www.cosmopolitan.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Only *13 days left* to get your "Normalize Non-monogamy" 100% cotton tee from OPEN!

40 ordered so far, raising >$300 to support our work for non-monogamy rights and acceptance!
openloveorg.bsky.social OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · Oct 21
"Where can I get one of those shirts?!"

We heard you loud and clear at events all summer. So we're launching our first-ever t-shirt fundraiser! Available for a limited time only – get your before the sale ends on Nov. 9!

www.bonfire.com/normalize-no...
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Sigh... @theatlantic.com just reshared their garbage piece titled "Polyamory, The Ruling Class's Latest Fad" so figured we'd bump our rebuttal: www.open-love.org/blog/respond...
Polyamory and the Ruling Class: A Response to The Atlantic — OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy)
A recent article in The Atlantic titled “Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad” attempts to offer a wide-ranging criticism of polyamory and those who practice it. What it ultimately delivers is a d...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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We're HALFWAY to our goal of 50 sales!

If this test is a success, we'll roll out a full merch store with more great items and designs.

Get your 100% cotton NORMALIZE NON-MONOGAMY shirt before the sale ends on Nov 9!

www.bonfire.com/normalize-no...
October 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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"Where can I get one of those shirts?!"

We heard you loud and clear at events all summer. So we're launching our first-ever t-shirt fundraiser! Available for a limited time only – get your before the sale ends on Nov. 9!

www.bonfire.com/normalize-no...
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Almost a third of Belgians have had a consensually non-monogamous experience or relationship, a new study finds: www.brusselstimes.com/1799819/half...
Half of Belgians have had 'non-monogamous' experiences
"The results show that non-monogamous practices are relatively common, more common than generally assumed," said Professor Manuel Morrens.
www.brusselstimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to complete OPEN's annual global community survey – now extended until Sunday at midnight!

🔗 www.open-love.org/survey
October 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Honoring US Indigenous Peoples' Day

#IndigenousPeoplesDay
A graphic with the title "Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14, 2024" and the body text "On Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States, we're exploring the concept of relationality in Indigenous thinking and its relevance to how we view relationships and family structures." A graphic with the text "Many Indigenous cultures embrace what scholar and indigenous epistemologist Dr. Doreen Martinez calls a "we consciousness" that extends far beyond human-to-human interactions.¹ This worldview includes relationships with the non-physical world, nature, and all our relatives—both human and other-than-human. This relational paradigm offers a more holistic understanding of who and what matters in our interconnected world, in contrast to the (white) human-centric, property-focused worldview imposed through colonization." There is a footnote with the citation "¹Gould, R. K., Martinez, D. E., & Hoelting, K. R. (2023). Exploring Indigenous relationality to inform the relational turn in sustainability science. Ecosystems and People, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2023.2229452" Graphic with the text "Indigenous thinking reminds us that centering solely on human needs and experiences can be harmful. Instead, it emphasizes the well-being of the collective - including plants, animals, spirits, and the land itself. This perspective challenges us to reconsider our approach to relationships, family structures, and our place in the world. It invites us to see ourselves as part of a rich web of meaningful, relationship-dependent connections." Graphic with the text "As we reflect on Indigenous worldviews, let's consider how embracing a more relational, collective-focused paradigm might transform our understanding of love, family, and our responsibilities to all our relations. Let’s also support Indigenous-led organizations fighting for land rights, sovereignty, and cultural preservation. Research and contribute to grassroots movements in your area."
October 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Just over ONE WEEK REMAINING to complete OPEN's annual Non-monogamy Community Survey – ends Fri. Oct. 17!

Help advocates and researchers understand the identities, experiences, and needs of non-monogamous people worldwide.

Take the survey: open-love.org/survey
Graphic reading "Take OPEN's 2025 Annual Global Non-Monogamy Community Survey!" There is a progress bar showing 71% completion towards a goal of 6,000 responses, and the link www.open-love.org/survey. Text: "Help promote understanding and power advocacy for non-monogamous families and relationships worldwide! Seeking volunteer participants: • 18+ years old, identify with non-monogamy, and can complete an online survey in English. 20-30 minute anonymous survey. This research has been approved by Chapman University's Institutional Review Board #26-13."
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Who's gonna introduce us to Ne-Yo already?
a man wearing a hat and a green jacket is sitting at a table with his hands folded .
ALT: a man wearing a hat and a green jacket is sitting at a table with his hands folded .
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October 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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We just updated our donation page, you should totally go check it out and make sure it works for you <3

www.open-love.org/donate
Support the movement for non-monogamy rights and acceptance — OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy)
OPEN is a 501c3 nonprofit working to advance cultural acceptance and legal rights for non-monogamous families and relationships of all varieties. Help fund our advocacy for non-discrimination protecti...
www.open-love.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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A new analysis by a adult toy retailer determined Australia to be the most non-monogamy-friendly country:

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It's official: Melbourne is in the world's most polyamory-friendly country
Melbourne might be onto something when it comes to relationships, with Australia topping new global research on openness to non-monogamy.
beat.com.au
October 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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🟢 STARTED the survey but didn't FINISH it? Return now – your progress is saved so you can pick up where you left off!

There are 3,000 survey responses still in progress – enough to take us to the finish line 🏁

✨ Take the survey: www.open-love.org/survey
October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Petition to Let The Bachelor/ette Pick as Many Damn Partners as They Want
September 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Fans are apparently upset that the next "Bachelorette" has a history of soft swinging.

Which is weird, given that the entire premise of "The Bachelor/ette" is basically temporary consensual non-monogamy (with cameras).

www.outkick.com/culture/some...
For Some Reason Fans Of 'The Bachelorette' Are Upset That A Recovering Soft Swinger Was Chosen For New Season
I've somehow managed to avoid watching a single episode of The Bachelorette over its run of 21 seasons. That impressive streak, credit to me, could be coming to an end with Season 22.
www.outkick.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM