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Indianapolis Star:
Gov. Pence, fix ‘religious freedom’ law now — We are at a critical moment in Indiana's history. — And much is at stake. — Our image. Our reputation as a state that embraces people of diverse backgrounds and makes them feel welcome. And our efforts over many years to retool our economy …
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Mike Pence / Wall Street Journal:
Ensuring Religious Freedom in Indiana — Our new law has been grossly misconstrued as a ‘license to discriminate.’ That isn't true, and here's why. — By — Last week I signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, known as RFRA, which ensures that Indiana law will respect religious freedom …
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Wall Street Journal:
The New Intolerance — Indiana isn't targeting gays. Liberals are targeting religion. — In the increasingly bitter battle between religious liberty and the liberal political agenda, religion is losing. Witness the media and political wrath raining down upon Indiana because the state dared …
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CNN, Washington Post and Hot Air
New York Times:
In Indiana, Using Religion as a Cover for Bigotry — Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana, who last week signed a religious-freedom law driven by bigotry against gays and lesbians, has been complaining that the law's opponents — which include top business leaders and civil-rights groups — are spreading “misinformation.”
Erik Eckholm / New York Times:
Eroding Freedom in the Name of Freedom
Eroding Freedom in the Name of Freedom
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Hot Air, Washington Post, National Journal, Religion Clause and Josh Blackman's Blog
Fox News:
Pence vows to ‘fix’ religious freedom law, ensure ‘no license to discriminate’
Pence vows to ‘fix’ religious freedom law, ensure ‘no license to discriminate’
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New York Times, Indianapolis Star, Hit & Run, USA Today, Washington Post, OnPolitics, Fox News Insider and The Week
WALV-TV:
Indiana's corporate leaders call for action on RFRA
Indiana's corporate leaders call for action on RFRA
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Human Rights Campaign Blog, Advocate, Talking Points Memo and IU Newsroom
Eric Bradner / CNN:
Republican 2016 candidates back Indiana's ‘religious freedom’ law - CNN.com
Republican 2016 candidates back Indiana's ‘religious freedom’ law - CNN.com
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Weekly Standard, Daily Kos, Washington Post, Common Dreams, US News and NPR
ABC News:
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Back Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Back Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
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Matt Wilstein / Mediaite:
Ben Carson Has a Hot Take on Indiana's ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
Ben Carson Has a Hot Take on Indiana's ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
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BREITBART.COM, Wall Street Journal and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Jack Gillum / Associated Press:
Clinton also used iPad for email; mixed personal, work chats — 1 photo — WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton emailed her staff on an iPad as well as a BlackBerry while secretary of state, despite her explanation she exclusively used a personal email address on a homebrew server …
BuzzFeed:
Rand Paul Said He Doesn't Believe In The Concept Of Gay Rights — Sen. Rand Paul said he doesn't buy into the concept of gay rights because they are defined by a gay person's lifestyle. — “I don't think I've ever used the word gay rights, because I don't really believe in rights based on your behavior …
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Daily Kos, Booman Tribune, No More Mister Nice Blog, Political Wire and PinkNews
Jura Koncius / Washington Post:
Stuff it: Millennials nix their parents' treasures — A seismic shift of stuff is underway in homes all over America. — Members of the generation that once embraced sex, drugs and rock-and-roll are trying to offload their place settings for 12, family photo albums and leather sectionals.
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Washington Monthly and Wall Street Journal
Washington Post:
Poll: Clear majority supports nuclear deal with Iran — By a nearly 2 to 1 margin, Americans support the notion of striking a deal with Iran that restricts the nation's nuclear program in exchange for loosening sanctions, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds.
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Rabbi warns Obama against appeasing Iran
Chicago Tribune:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel opens big lead on mayoral challenger Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia — Mayor Rahm Emanuel has opened up a substantial lead on challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia with only a week to go in the runoff campaign, a new Chicago Tribune poll has found. — Emanuel has the backing of 58 percent …
Jaimie Etkin / BuzzFeed:
People Are Mad About Trevor Noah's Old Tweets About Women And Jews — And the backlash begins... On Monday, Comedy Central confirmed Trevor Noah will succeed Jon Stewart as The Daily Show host. — Byron L Keulemans/GQ South Africa — View Entire List ›
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Russell Berman / The Atlantic Online:
How Red States Learned to Love the Gas Tax — Don't believe the axiom that Republicans reflexively oppose tax increases: Outside the Beltway, it just doesn't hold up. — States across the country are raising their fuel taxes to pay for the upkeep of deteriorating roads and bridges …
Michael Stratford / Inside Higher Ed:
Cash Monitoring List Unveiled — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, for the first time, named most of the hundreds of colleges whose federal aid it has restricted because of concerns about their finances or compliance with federal requirements.
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Washington Monthly, BarbWire.com and Eduwonk
Cory Bennett / The Hill:
Anonymous to launch ‘electronic Holocaust’ against Israel — The hacking collective Anonymous has vowed to “erase” Israel from cyberspace in an “electronic Holocaust” on April 7. — It's the fourth year in a row the hacking group has targeted the Israeli government for “bombing, killing and kidnapping of the Palestinian people.”
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The Gateway Pundit and The Daily Caller
Brian Deese / Medium:
We're taking action on climate change—and the world is joining us — Last November, President Obama stood in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping—and made history. — The leaders of the world's two largest economies—and two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases …
Ted Barrett / CNN:
Harry Reid is not looking back — There's something about Harry 01:19 — Las Vegas (CNN)There are two constants about Harry Reid that have stuck with him since he was a tough young man, taught to box by a manager named Spike: Never be a quitter and never look back.
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Politico, OnPolitics, National Review, Political Wire and The Week
Kendall Breitman / Politico:
Swing-state poll shows ‘red flag’ for Clinton — Hillary Clinton appears to have been damaged by revelations about her email use and is not seen as honest or trustworthy by about half of voters in three key states, according to a new poll. — A Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday compares …
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Catherine Thompson / Talking Points Memo:
‘Parks And Rec’ Actor Nick Offerman Cancels Indiana Show Over Anti-Gay Law — “Parks and Recreation” star Nick Offerman announced Monday night that he would canceling an upcoming show in Indiana because of the state's newly enacted anti-gay “religious freedom” law.
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Raw Story and The Huffington Post
Michael C Bender / Bloomberg Business:
Jeb Bush's Biggest Weakness May be His Biggest Annoyance — The former Florida governor's family name is both a blessing and a curse. — MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-Eating a buffet breakfast inside a Brazilian steakhouse about a mile from the waves crashing on South Carolina's coast …
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