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Media slams Indiana and 'religious freedom' law

Media outlets across the country share thoughts on Indiana after the state's "religious freedom" law is signed.

Joe Tamborello

IndyStar

Community members on both sides, stand outside of the Indiana House during the meeting of an Indiana House committee to discuss the merits of Senate Bill 101, the Religious Freedom Bill, Indianapolis, Monday March 16, 2015.

Indiana is being called a lot of names in the national media. The passage of the "religious freedom" law led to several well-respected media outlets lambasting the Hoosier State.

The New Yorker magazine took a satirical rip saying Indiana now officially recognizes a new religion.

Rex Huppke of the Chicago Tribune says the new law is a "bunch of baloney."

Washington Post's Terrence McCoy writes about how Hobby Lobby led to Indiana's "religious freedom" bill.

The Washington Post's Terrence McCoy writes that Hobby Lobby paved the way for Indiana's new law.

Lee Igel writes for Forbes that if the NCAA is serious about human rights and respecting diversity, it should move the Final Four.