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The RFRA Rumble: Josh McKoon Vs. Brian Robinson

On this edition, we present a “Political Rewind” exclusive: a debate between Columbus state senator Josh McKoon, the hardest driving proponent of...

June 08, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Pastor Garland Hunt says he was "outraged" that Gov. Deal vetoed the religious liberty bill

Commentary: Pastor Feels Betrayed By Religious Liberty Veto

Gov. Nathan Deal's veto last month of Georgia's religious liberty bill continues to spark a flurry of responses. The measure would have allowed faith...

April 12, 2016
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  • On Second Thought Staff
A crowd of around 500 protest against House Bill 1523 outside the Governor's office in the state Capitol during a rally by the Human Rights Campaign on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Jackson, Miss.

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Controversies Erupt Around New Religious Liberty Laws In Mississippi And North Carolina

On today’s show, our panel of insiders will look at the storm of controversy that has erupted around new religious liberty laws in Mississippi and North...

April 08, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Hollywood vs. HB757: Does Money Outweigh Social Activism?

Governor Nathan Deal recently rejected controversial ‘religious liberties’ legislation that created a nationwide uproar. Alongside outcry from social...

April 05, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal speaks during a press conference Monday in Atlanta to announce his rejection of a controversial "religious liberty" bill.

Politics Friday: The Aftermath Of The Governor's Veto

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston say there will be no special session to override Governor Nathan Deal’s veto of a religious...

April 01, 2016
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By:
  • Bradley George and
  • Bill Nigut
Conservative lobbyist Mike Griffin speaks at the State Capitol in front of a group of religious leaders.

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Conservatives React To Deal's Veto Of 'Religious Liberty' Bill

There’s been a tremendous backlash in the conservative faith community after Governor Deal announced he will veto the “religious liberty” bill. Our...

March 30, 2016
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  • Bill Nigut
The ultimate fate of Georgia's religious liberty bill now depends on Gov. Nathan Deal.

Last Minute Effort To Revise GA 'Religious Liberty' Bill Fails

Georgia's controversial religious liberty bill is now in the hands of Gov. Nathan Deal and he’s under enormous pressure from both sides of the hot...

March 25, 2016
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  • Shelby Lin Erdman
Rep. Karla Drenner (D - Avondale Estates) and Rep.  Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D - Lithonia) look on as Rep. Park Cannon (D - Atlanta) speaks against HB 757.

Georgia House Democrats Speak Out Against ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill

Five members of the state House Democratic Caucus, including Georgia's three openly gay legislators, called on Gov. Nathan Deal Monday to veto HB 757....

March 21, 2016
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead

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