'Religious leaders not happy with Missouri anti-gay bill' & other Thur. midday news briefs

Local clergy think Missouri "religious freedom" bill only protects a hijacked version of faith that's used for political grandstanding - In the talk of these vile religious freedom bills, you notice how clergy who oppose them are hardly ever interviewed. They should be because their voices are equally important. 

ATLANTA: Federal Hate Crime Charge Considered After Man Pours Boiling Water On Gay Couple [VIDEO]- As well it should be. The incident was hideous.  

Georgia's "religious liberty law" stirs backlash from business - Dear Georgia, you can't say that you weren't warned. 

 STUDY: Charlotte Media Peddle "Bathroom Predator" Myth In Coverage Of Nondiscrimination Ordinance - Here we go again. The media goes for the "attention-grabbing" angle and shortchanging their audience.  

Gay Utah Senator’s Sneezing ‘Mini-Filibuster’ Kills Anti-Gay Amendment - Not bad. Pretty darn clever.