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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Gay Marriage Upheld by Supreme Court in Close Ruling — WASHINGTON — In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. — The 5-to-4 decision, the culmination of decades …
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Andrew Sullivan / The Dish:
It Is Accomplished … I remember one of the first TV debates I had on the then-strange question of civil marriage for gay couples. It was Crossfire, as I recall, and Gary Bauer's response to my rather earnest argument after my TNR cover-story on the matter was laughter.
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The Huffington Post:
Antonin Scalia Dissent In Marriage Equality Case Is Even More Unhinged Than You'd Think — WASHINGTON — Justice Antonin Scalia has really had it. — Scalia's dissent in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which officially made marriage equality the law of the land, runs for eight pages …
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Fredrik Deboer / Politico:
It's Time to Legalize Polygamy — Why group marriage is the next horizon of social liberalism. — Getty. — Welcome to the exciting new world of the slippery slope. With the Supreme Court's landmark ruling this Friday legalizing same sex marriage in all 50 states, social liberalism has achieved one of its central goals.
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Mike Huckabee for President:
Huckabee blasts SCOTUS “I will not acquiesce to an imperial court” vows to “resist and reject judicial tyranny” — Launches statewide “Religious Liberty Townhall Tour” across Iowa — Little Rock, Ark. - Former Arkansas governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee …
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Kyle Blaine / BuzzFeed:
Here's Every 2016 GOP Candidate's Response To The Same-Sex Marriage Ruling — And There's A Divide — After the Supreme Court ruled bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio focused on religious freedom — while Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, and, most interestingly …
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John-Henry Westen / The Federalist:
Same-Sex Marriage Won't Bring Us Peace — For decades, a growing narrative from LGBT activists has convinced a great portion of the U.S. public that cultural peace would reign if social conservatives could just get with the times on marriage. — This narrative has recently gained new legs …
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Caitlin MacNeal / Talking Points Memo:
Texas AG: ‘No Court, No Law, No Rule’ Will Change Definition Of Marriage
Texas AG: ‘No Court, No Law, No Rule’ Will Change Definition Of Marriage
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court rules gay couples nationwide have a right to marry
Supreme Court rules gay couples nationwide have a right to marry
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Politico:
2016 candidates react to historic gay-marriage ruling
2016 candidates react to historic gay-marriage ruling
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Laurel Raymond / ThinkProgress:
Ben And Jerry's Celebrates Marriage Equality With ‘I Dough, I Dough’ Ice Cream
Ben And Jerry's Celebrates Marriage Equality With ‘I Dough, I Dough’ Ice Cream
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Betsy Rothstein / The Daily Caller:
THE SILENCING: Paper Will Limit Anti-Gay Marriage Op-Eds
THE SILENCING: Paper Will Limit Anti-Gay Marriage Op-Eds
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Bradley Engle / BobbyJindal.com:
Governor Jindal Releases Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling
Governor Jindal Releases Statement on Gay Marriage Ruling
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Yahoo Politics:
Supreme Court affirms right to gay marriage
Supreme Court affirms right to gay marriage
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The Hill:
Supreme Court ruling legalizes same-sex marriage
Supreme Court ruling legalizes same-sex marriage
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Dan Roberts / Guardian:
Gay marriage declared legal across the US in historic supreme court ruling
Gay marriage declared legal across the US in historic supreme court ruling
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Dylan Matthews / Vox:
Barack Obama is officially one of the most consequential presidents in American history — After Thursday's Supreme Court ruling, there's no longer any doubt: Barack Obama is one of the most consequential presidents in American history — and he will be a particularly towering figure in the history of American progressivism.
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Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly:
The Long, Long Battle For Health Care Reform
The Long, Long Battle For Health Care Reform
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Linda Greenhouse / New York Times:
The Roberts Court's Reality Check
The Roberts Court's Reality Check
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Hooray for Obamacare
Hooray for Obamacare
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John Santucci / ABC News:
Exclusive: Donald Trump Bans Univision Employees From His Properties — Donald Trump has banned any employee of Univision from stepping foot on one of his properties after the Spanish-language network cancelled the Miss USA telecast. — The billionaire real estate baron …
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Politico:
Trump bump terrifies GOP — Insiders worry the mogul will damage the eventual nominee and hurt a party struggling to connect with women and minorities. — Getty — All jokes aside, the Republican Party is officially afraid of Donald Trump. — He has virtually zero chance of winning the presidential nomination.
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Dylan Byers / Politico:
Donald Trump bans Univision staff from his Miami golf resort
Donald Trump bans Univision staff from his Miami golf resort
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
NBC scolds Donald Trump: ‘We do not agree’
NBC scolds Donald Trump: ‘We do not agree’
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Ben Hubbard / New York Times:
Terrorist Attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait Kill Dozens — BEIRUT, Lebanon — Terrorists attacked sites in France, Tunisia and Kuwait on Friday, leaving a bloody toll on three continents and prompting new concerns about the spreading influence of jihadists.
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BBC:
Tunisia attack on Sousse beach ‘kills 37’ — Dozens of people were also injured in the attack — At least 37 people, mostly foreigners, have been killed and 36 injured in an attack on a beach in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse, according to the health ministry.
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Daily Mail:
Tunisia ‘ISIS’ terrorist is arrested for killing 37 tourists on Sousse beach — A 16-year-old British boy reportedly saw his parents and grandmother slaughtered by gunmen who opened fire on innocent sunbathers on a beach in Tunisia. — His relatives were among at least 37 to be killed during …
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Daily Mail:
France terrorist attack investigated as police swoop on ISIS suspect's home
France terrorist attack investigated as police swoop on ISIS suspect's home
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Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel:
Disney World will ban selfie-sticks from its theme parks — Walt Disney World is banning selfie-sticks from its theme parks, citing safety concerns, a company spokeswoman said Friday morning. — Under a new policy, which takes effect Tuesday, the poles won't make it past the bag check at any Disney World theme park.
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Meaghancorzine / CBS Atlanta:
Officer Fired After Posting Photo Of Himself In Confederate Flag Boxer Shorts On Facebook … CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS Atlanta)- A North Charleston police officer was fired from his position after posting a photo on Facebook featuring the Confederate flag. — WCIV reports the post …
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
President Obama raises his voice in song — and protest — In eulogy for slain pastor, the president issues a call to action to battle the systemic racism that he said the murders must force America to confront. — Getty — CHARLESTON, S.C. - President Barack Obama brought …
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Seth Mandel / New York Post:
Why liberal racists are attacking Bobby Jindal — Early Thursday morning, an odd story went up on the BBC's Web site: “Bobby Jindal presidential bid sparks Twitter mockery.” — The mockery in question wasn't because Jindal, the governor of Louisiana, is a mere footnote in the polls.
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TMZ.com:
Jimmy Fallon — Hospitalized with Hand Injury ... Taping Cancelled (UPDATE) — HOSPITALIZED WITH HAND INJURY — ... Taping Cancelled — EXCLUSIVE — Jimmy Fallon is laid up in a New York City hospital this morning after having surgery on his hand ... TMZ has learned.
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Philip Pullella / Reuters:
Vatican signs first treaty with ‘State of Palestine’, Israel angered — The Vatican signed its first treaty with the “State of Palestine” on Friday, calling for “courageous decisions” to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and backing a two-state solution.
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