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    Can Gay Marriage Co-Exist with Religious Freedom?

    The US Supreme Court has made same-sex marriage the law of the land, but discrimination against gays and lesbians is still alive and well. That’s the next target of the movement for equal rights. But what about the right of religion?

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 2, 2015 • 31m Listen

    The US Supreme Court has made same-sex marriage the law of the land, but discrimination against gays and lesbians is still alive and well. That’s the next target of the movement for equal rights. But what about the right of religion? Supreme Court dissenters warned about a kind of reverse discrimination against sincere believers that same sex marriage is unacceptable. Is there a way to prevent conflict between two basic entitlements, so that two rights don’t produce many wrongs?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Molly Hennessy-Fiske

      Washington Post reporter

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      Casey Davis

      Casey County, Kentucky

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      Douglas Laycock

      University of Virginia

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