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It is difficult to imagine American culture having become more accepting of homosexuality without the aggressive support of public figures like Pat Haden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigApr 4, 2015
The only purpose of the "religious freedom" laws in Indiana and other states is to assert that discrimination against gay people is acceptable. The only way to "fix" such measures is to repeal them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigApr 2, 2015
It’s baffling why the outrage over the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act isn’t carrying over to the case of Purvi Patel. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 2, 2015
Most of us suspect the rich have a great deal going for them, but it may be even more obscene than we imagine; it may be unwise for the gay-rights movement to focus too much attention on the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act; scientists have figured out which neurons signal pain and itching. These news items and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman / TruthdigApr 2, 2015
Indiana certainly doesn't want to be remembered for being a bastion of hatred. So why did Indiana Gov. Mike Pence legalize a new wave of intolerance by signing into law Indiana's controversial "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" (RFRA)? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigApr 1, 2015
Arkansas, following Indiana's lead, has adopted a hugely controversial, “anti-gay” Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigOct 7, 2014
By refusing to hear appeals from lower courts Monday, the Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in five states, plus six more that hadn't even filed suit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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