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TelevisionThe divided America that Jon Stewart leaves behindHe came in championing a sensible, non-partisan way for America. He paved the way for the exact opposite.
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WashingtonFor Republicans, protecting religious freedom is the new fightWhen opposition to same-sex marriage is part of your political tradition, what’s a party to do? Change the topic to freedom, of course
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