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The Hobby Lobby Case Goes On and On...
Since last week's US Supreme Court decision, angry battles are raging between religious freedom and women’s rights. We hear how it's playing out in state legislatures, Congress, the fight over Obamacare and the November elections.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenSince last week's US Supreme Court decision, angry battles are raging between religious freedom and women's rights. Lawsuits by hundreds of corporations claim insurance coverage for contraception violates their beliefs—even if they don't have to pay for it. Women's groups—and Senate Democrats—counter that no boss should be able to tell a female employee how to protect her own body or plan a family. We hear how it's playing out in state legislatures, Congress, the fight over Obamacare and the November elections.
Also, fighting escalates in the struggle between Israel and Hamas, and how Brazil is handling the "shame of all shames" after its 7-1 World Cup loss.
Banner Image: Demonstrators in support of abortion and contraceptive rights as the ruling for Hobby Lobby against their cause was announced outside the US Supreme Court on June 30, 2014. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
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Rockets from the Gaza strip are landing uncomfortably close to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and Israel is continuing retaliatory air strikes. Since Monday, two Israelis have been wounded; at least 29 Palestinians have been killed, possibly including 8 children.
Read the story7 minAfter Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Ruling, Political and Legal Battles Ensue
The Supreme Court majority said the Hobby Lobby decision would be “narrow” in scope and not very disruptive. The dissenters said the court was stepping into a “minefield.” Since last week’s ruling came down, it appears that the mines are exploding—in courts, state legislatures and especially in Congress.
Read the story35 minUnderstanding the Cultural Shame Behind Brazil’s Loss
Brazilians were weeping after yesterday’s 7 to 1 semi-final game in the World Cup. As Germany goes on to the final, Brazilian newspapers are headlining “the most shameful moment in history… the shame of shames.”
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