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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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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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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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Eroding Freedom in the Name of Freedom
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Pence vows to ‘fix’ religious freedom law, ensure ‘no license to discriminate’
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Indiana's corporate leaders call for action on RFRA
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Republican 2016 candidates back Indiana's ‘religious freedom’ law - CNN.com
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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Back Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
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Ben Carson Has a Hot Take on Indiana's ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
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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 …


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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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


Harry Reid's appalling defense of his attack on Mitt Romney's tax record — One of the more outlandish moments of the 2012 campaign came when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid went to the floor of the world's greatest deliberative body and accused GOP nominee Mitt Romney of not paying any taxes at all for the past 10 years.
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Harry Reid: No regrets
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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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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 …


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 …
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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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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 …

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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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


Kevin Spacey on ‘House of Cards,’ Staying in Shape & Saving the Planet — With House of Cards, Kevin Spacey helped change the way we watch TV. Now he wants to change the way we look at the planet. — Kevin Spacey takes 10 seconds to dispense with the pleasantries and get down to business.
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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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Justice Dept. sues a university for firing a professor who switched gender — The U.S. Justice Department is suing an Oklahoma university, charging that school officials discriminated against a professor who changed gender during her time working there. — Rachel Tudor was hired …
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