Conservative Group Fights California AG's Attempt to 'Chill' Speech

The Daily Signal
May 17, 2016
Good morning from Washington, where the Supreme Court sides with religious liberty over Obamacare. Roger Severino and Elizabeth Slattery explain. State and federal prosecutors split on the wisdom of prison reform. A federal court victory doesn't mean free speech is safe, the lawyer for a conservative group says. Josh Siegel has both stories. Plus: Leah Jessen covers two artists who don't want to be forced to promote same-sex marriages, Justin Johnson on strengthening the military, and a former transgender individual on Obama's "ugly legacy."
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Conservative Group Fights California AG's Attempt to 'Chill' Speech

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A Former Transgender Person's Take on Obama's Bathroom Directive

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Congress Must Act Now to Start Rebuilding the US Military

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