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States says a group of americans, 4 ,000 of them who are serving bravely right now, when he says those 4,000 are not allowed to serve in the military, thats discrimination. period, end of conversation. >> and you would agree that for seven and a half years, barack obama was a bigot and was discriminating. >> i would not say he was a -- wait, matt. i would not say he was a bigot. i would say he was wrong and discriminating against transgender americans. >> so donald trump isnt a bigot. hes just w...

Would share the number on his paycheck with the women actors that he acts with so they could have an idea of who is being treated equally. and, you know, other actors have said theyre not going to do that. thats not their job. but, you know, if fighting discrimination is all of our jobs, then, you know, theyve got to understand what bradley cooper did and do something similar in order to get to the people that make the decisions and have them understand that theyre not treating all of the actors...

That are not in the church? >> well, ill tell you. one more direct, i think, political and social statements that the pope has really been making throughout his time. but it was evident on the south lawn today. was sort of the abrasive inclusion and rejection of the political paradigms and paradoxes that we have here in america. so the paradox that we would have millions of people living under a system in and under a system that ignores them. the paradox that the same god who gave us stewardship...

Inclusion and rejection of the political paradigms and paradoxes that we have here in america. so the paradox that we would have millions of people living under a system in and under a system that ignores them. the paradox that the same god who gave us stewardship over the environment would for some reason leave us helpless to face one of the biggest challenges its facing. the paradox that or the false choice between fighting discrimination. the pope said, no. this project of improving our socie...

Nonviolent coordinating committee. se serving alongside co-founder john lewis. >> we got others to join us by demonstrating that we were willing to risk our lives to help them. but theyd have to take a step too. theyd have to join us. and time, moment by moment, minute by minute, time by time, more and more people did until we had an effective organization. >> described as passionate about fighting discrimination and any vestiges of white supremacy, he was also known for his wit, intellect, cool...

Step, too. they would have to join us. and time, moment by moment, minute by minute, time by time, more and more people did until we had an effective organization. >> described as passionate about fighting discrimination, and any vestiges of white supremacy, he was also known for his wit, intellect, cool demeanor and good looks. he would be elected to the georgia house of representatives in 1965. but would still encounter indignities to what would become his 20-year service. his white colleagues...

Towards. its quite emotional to have that language and be recognizable because the people in indiana have been subjected to hostility coming out of the capitol. >> paige, lets face it the law was instituted because opponents didnt like same-sex marriages. so youre saying this is a complete cave but this wont make those kinds of conservatives happy. so what does this law really do? why is it necessary at all? >> well thats what i think is interesting here. if you back up to the whole intent of th...

Into the bill that prevents discrimination of any kind against gay and lesbian people so the ncaa sent out a press release a short time ago, moments ago, rachel praising indiana lawmakers for making that change. >> reporter: and i think its a good example how sports is a window into how we see things as a society and also to force social change. i dont think its a coincidence that that amendment was made on the day that all these teams are here to begin to kickoff the final four. this is a huge ...

>> reporter: just walked out of an interview with coach mike shah she was ski that any window to discrimination is an issue for him. lets talk about sports and the attention of an event like this final four could cause change. from racial integration on the court, front offices and coaching jason collins being the first openingly gay athlete in major american sports. i know it caught the attention of a lot of people i think on your show earlier this week. coaches have been declining to comment. ...

Allows public accommodation is the least restrictive means so i dont think this law would have ever worked the way the supporters wanted it to work in the first place and now theyre getting something that at least in their minds is much much worse. >> stephanie, do you agree? >> i think whats significant here is that what opponents to this law really wanted were state -- was a statewide ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. this clarification isnt that. this clar...