ProPublica, Indiana, and the Problem with Perception

Perception can be a dangerous thing. One need look no further than Indiana to see that. The religious freedom restoration act signed by Gov. Mike Pence last month created an impression that screamed the message, INDIANA HATES GAYS! Major companies rebelled. Angie's List promised to cancel expansion plans. Other states banned paid travel to the Hoosier state. While proponents swore the bill was not an attack on gay civil rights (a bit difficult to believe, given their history), that was the perception left in the minds of many throughout the nation. Pence finally heard the rallying cries a...