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Gap and Levi's Speak Out on Indiana's Religious Freedom Law

2015-04-01 18:55:18| Apparel - Topix.net

Criticism of Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act is growing rapidly, and now fashion is joining the fray. The CEOs of Gap Inc. and Levi's, Art Peck and Chip Bergh, made a joint statement against the law this morning.

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India's Tussle With Internet Freedom

2015-04-01 14:00:00| TechNewsWorld

The Supreme Court of India last week struck down a law that permitted arrests for posting "offensive" content online. It ruled that Section 66(A) of the Information Technology Act was unconstitutional, and said it had no hesitation in striking it down. The law was challenged after two women were arrested in 2012 for posting critical comments on Facebook.

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Religious Freedom Restoration Act opponents delivered

2015-04-01 07:11:00| IT Services - Topix.net

The question of just how much Indiana stands to lose economically from backlash against the controversial 'religious freedom' law is unknown. What does Indiana's economy look like? The question of just how much Indiana stands to lose economically from backlash against the controversial 'religious freedom' law is unknown.

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Oh Dear: The Liberal Hysteria Over Indiana's Religious Freedom Bill Has Begun

2015-03-29 21:47:24| IT Services - Topix.net

Earlier this week, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a religious freedom bill that some think is discriminatory, and could lead to businesses being allowed to refuse service to gay and lesbian customers. The governor soon found himself under siege by nearly 3,000 angry protestors, according to The Hill.

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