The Briefing 04-20-16

Utah legislation recognizes pornography a problem—a health problem, that is, not a moral oneWashington Post (Niraj Chokshi) — ‘Evil, degrading, addictive, harmful’: Utah officially deems porn a public health crisis

As polygamy is struck down in UT, Harvard law prof. argues for its constitutionality in NYNBC News (Associated Press) — Utah Polygamy Ban Restored in Loss for 'Sister Wives' FamilyBloomberg View (Noah Feldman) — Polygamy Is Constitutional. Here's Why.

Obama Administration issues threats to states that have defunded Planned ParenthoodWashington Post (Lena H. Sun) — Obama officials warn states about cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

Morality and mortality are correlated in new study on wealth, geography, and life expectancyNew York Times (Neil Irwin and Quoctrung Bui) — The Rich Live Longer Everywhere. For the Poor, Geography Matters.