Freedom

Baker Who Was Targeted by Colorado Civil Rights Commission for Refusing to Make A Same-Sex Wedding Cake Strikes Back in Counter Suite

August 16, 2018 Daily Caller 1

Colorado: Jack Phillips, owner of the Masterpiece Cakeshop, was targeted by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding but, eventually, won his case before the Supreme Court. The baker’s lawsuit accuses the Commission of violating his constitutional exercise of free speech, due process, and the right to equal protection.

Politics

Vermont Democrats Nominate 1st Transgender Candidate for Governor Who Is Unable to Define Socialism

August 16, 2018 Daily Caller 4

Christine Hallquist, 62, a transgender person and a former CEO of an electric company, was nominated by the Democrat party as its candidate for Governor. When asked about supporting socialism, Hallquist replied, “I’m not sure I even know what socialism is. I just don’t have the background to answer that question,” adding that our democracy is threatened.