Killing Grandma and other religion questions during COVID-19 crisis
I bring this column to you, once again, from my news organization’s hastily configured satellite bureau. That’s correct: I’m writing from home, where I’m properly…
Weekend Plug-In
A question of news: Global coronavirus pandemic is BIG, but exactly how big?
In my 30-year journalism career, I’ve covered more major news than I can recall. In most cases, I’ve experienced an adrenaline rush as I set…
Democrats talk faith ahead of South Carolina and Super Tuesday voting
Americans don’t consider Democratic presidential candidates to be particularly religious, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. But at the end of Tuesday night’s…
New memoir tells how justice prevailed in civil rights era murders
'To the One who loves justice.” That’s the simple dedication at the start of investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell’s long-awaited memoir, “Race Against Time,” which hits…
Weekend Plug-In: A church booting out older members?
Each week, I highlight top headlines from the world of faith for the online magazine Religion Unplugged. Here are a few links from my latest…
(Who is Alex Trebek?)
I have wondered about Alex Trebek’s faith for a while. My curiosity was piqued last May when the longtime “Jeopardy!” host — battling stage 4 pancreatic…
Seven tips for covering horrific events at houses of worship — and treating victims right
I love journalism. I love my fellow journalists. But as I pointed out in last week’s column on the media barrage faced by minister Britt…
Why Texas minister talked to me — and only me — about deadly church shooting
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — A few minutes after noon Sunday, my iPhone started pinging with messages from friends — alerting me to a shooting at…
