First Links – 7.21.11

Obama’s Views on Gay Marriage Evolving , The New York Times (Sheryl Gay Stohlberg)

Justices Nix Wal-Mart Class Action Bid , The Washington Times (Audrey Gertz)

Lesbian Minister Faces Trial for Flouting Church Policy on Same-Sex Marriage, The Institute on Religion & Democracy

Obama To Announce Plans for Afghan Surge Pullout , The New York Times (Mark Landler & Helene Cooper)

Scientific Study Suggests Internet Addiction May Cause Brain Damage , Time (Matt Peckham)

The Morality of Christian Exclusivism , Evangel (Tom Gilson)

 

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