Religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in 2017

Jan. 03, 2017

The idea of religious freedom is being used to introduce legislation nationwide that is seen as anti-gay rights. How does that work?

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Guest:

Sarah Pulliam Bailey - Washington Post

Host:

Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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