David Brooks Would Like You To Lower Your Voice  —  In which David Brooks would like gay people to lower their voices.  —  GETTY BRYAN BEDDER FOR THE NEW YORKER  —  Before we deal with the well-mannered moral monster that is David Brooks, we should dispense with some of the WeaselSpeak …

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.

“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.

Religious Liberty and Equality  —  Over the past few decades the United States has engaged in a great struggle to balance civil rights and religious liberty.  —  On the one hand, there is a growing consensus that straight, gay and lesbian people deserve full equality with each other.

The Real Consequences of Indiana's “Religious Freedom” Law  —  It's not about boutique wedding shops.  What if Hobby Lobby refused to allow gay customers?  —  When Arizona's then-Governor Jan Brewer vetoed legislation last February to protect religious individuals and business owners …

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 …