- Michelle Conlin @ Reuters: For God and country: more U.S. pastors seek political office in 2016.
- Kira Lerner @ Think Progress: Ted Cruz Endorses Far-Right Pastor’s Plan To ‘Rescue’ Black People From Sexual Immorality.
- Stephen Piggott @ Hatewatch: Candidates Denounce Trump, But Many Plan to Attend Anti-Muslim Event Next Week.
- Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog: GOP senator sees partisan upside to terrorism focus.
- Andy Towle @ Towleroad: Carly Fiorina Lashes Out at Chris Cuomo for Grilling Over Planned Parenthood Smears.
- Rachel Percelay @ Equality Matters: NPR Invites Anti-Gay Hate Group To Debate Same-Sex Parenting.
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