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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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Jill Lawrence / US News:
A Glimpse Into the GOP's Backward Bubble — Defending Indiana's anti-gay, ‘religious freedom’ law makes Gov. Mike Pence the face of GOP insularity. — If there's one takeaway from Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's “religious freedom restoration” debacle, it's that Republicans ignore today's cultural environment at their peril.
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Mashable, GLAAD, Advocate and The Reaction
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
“Smoking Doesn't Kill” And Other Great Old Op-Eds From Mike Pence — The Indiana governor who is at the center of the debate surrounding the recently signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act in his state wrote some interesting op-eds 15 years ago. — “Time for a quick reality check.
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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Tracy Walsh / Talking Points Memo:
Malloy Piles On Pence: ‘When You See A Bigot, You Have To Call Them On It’ — Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) on Tuesday described Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) as a “bigot” and said that politicians have a responsibility to speak out against Indiana's divisive religious freedom law.
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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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Brian Beutler / The New Republic:
The Real Consequences of Indiana's “Religious Freedom” Law
The Real Consequences of Indiana's “Religious Freedom” Law
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Washington Post, US News, Eschaton, National Review, Chicago Business and Talking Points Memo
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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Tim Evans / Indianapolis Star:
Gov. Mike Pence: Change RFRA law to make it clear discrimination won't be allowed
Gov. Mike Pence: Change RFRA law to make it clear discrimination won't be allowed
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David Weigel / Bloomberg Business:
Trevor Noah, From Progressive Icon to Villain in 24 Hours — Why people turned on Trevor Noah so quickly. — The media hot take, the quick response to unfamiliar news, generally ages like milk left out in the August sun. Sonia Saraiya's reaction to Trevor Noah, the new host of The Daily Show, has not even aged that well.
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Jessica Winter / Slate:
The Problem Isn't That Trevor Noah Is Offensive. The Problem Is That He's a Giant Dope. — Not since John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his running mate have the vetting capacities of a powerful political force been cast into such doubt. When Trevor Noah was announced Monday as the next host …
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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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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
Comedy Central Stands Behind Trevor Noah, New ‘Daily Show’ Host, Amid Scrutiny
Comedy Central Stands Behind Trevor Noah, New ‘Daily Show’ Host, Amid Scrutiny
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 …
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Kendall Breitman / Politico:
Swing-state poll shows ‘red flag’ for Clinton
Swing-state poll shows ‘red flag’ for Clinton
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Bloomberg Business
Susan Ferrechio / Washington Examiner:
Benghazi panel summons Clinton
Benghazi panel summons Clinton
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The Right Scoop and The Gateway Pundit
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
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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Power Line, protein wisdom, Outside the Beltway, American Spectator and Ed Driscoll
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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 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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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Support for Palestinian state hits two-decade low in U.S.
Support for Palestinian state hits two-decade low in U.S.
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Politico, The Times of Israel and CNN
David Dayen / Salon:
Barney Frank drops a bombshell: How a shocking anecdote explains the financial crisis — Barney Frank has a new autobiography out. He's long been one of the nation's most quotable politicians. And Washington lives in perpetual longing for intra-party conflict.
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Bloomberg View
Gotham Magazine:
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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Washington Post
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Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Kevin Spacey: Bill Clinton backs accuracy of ‘House of Cards’
Kevin Spacey: Bill Clinton backs accuracy of ‘House of Cards’
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Patterico's Pontifications and Mediaite
Dylan Byers / Politico:
Laura Ingraham to launch news site — Laura Ingraham, the conservative radio host and Fox News contributor, is planning to launch a new conservative news and opinion website, sources with knowledge of her plans told the On Media blog on Tuesday. — One source said that Neil Munro …
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Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
Top Republican dismisses Facebook praise for ObamaCare — A top Republican in the House says praise on her Facebook page for ObamaCare is mainly for parts of the law that have bipartisan support. — Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers's (R-Wash.) Facebook page has received enormous attention …
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Spokesman.com and Daily Kos