The Briefing 12-8-15

Dividing line in America defined by theism, not belief in the transcendentCNN (John Inazu) — America's dividing line: Thoughts, prayers and belief in a transcendent God

Feminist Gloria Steinem's individualism glaringly excludes the individual in the wombNPR (Terry Gross) — At 81, Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender'

Bermuda hotel celebrates inclusion by excluding marriage event in the name of diversityThe Daily Signal (Kate Scanlon) — Bermuda Hotel Cancels Heritage Scholar’s Speeches on Same-Sex Marriage for Being ‘Anti-Diversity’Public Discourse (Anthony Esolen) — No Room for Sanity at the Inn: Stifling Democratic Debate over Same-Sex Marriage

Canada primed to legalize marijuana, eyes consequences in ColoradoWashington Post (William Marsden) — Canada’s next big move? It may be legalizing pot.