Was Charlie Kirk killed for his politics or his faith? A fascinating look at how his death is sparking a Christian revival that makes some churchgoers and pastors uncomfortable. Story by Taylor Seely 🌵 via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Faith is one of the most vulnerable topics one can discuss, and I am deeply grateful to all my very brave sources in the story.

College Republicans United at ASU plans event for students to report people with antifa ties - The Arizona State Press statepress.com/article/2025/1…

I am honored to have been interviewed by Taylor Seely 🌵 for this article. Sharing my faith journey wasn’t easy but Taylor is so respectful & demonstrates journalism at its finest - showing all perspectives & allowing the reader to think for themselves. God bless!

At a Pennsylvania church, a pastor recently preached with an AR-15-style rifle strapped to his chest. Journalist William J. Kole says it’s a symptom of a deeper trend: white evangelicals’ merging of faith, politics … and firearms. religionnews.com/2025/10/16/in-…

Had a little potluck at my daughter’s preschool tonight. Theme was cultural & I didn’t have time to make anything. It was b/w Costco pizza or not going: I opted for pizza, feeling a bit embarrassed. It was devoured! Point being: Go to the potluck, do your best, forget the rest.

Have a First Amendment question? Our First Amendment reporting cohort (Angele Latham Stephany Matat Taylor Seely 🌵 Cate Charron) is doing a Reddit, Inc. AMA in r/law this afternoon! Join us from 12-1 p.m. ET: reddit.com/r/law/comments… USA TODAY Freedom Forum

Arizonans are flocking to church after the killing of Charlie Kirk. But pastors' partisan rhetoric was already testing the limits of some Christians. I explore a variety of Christian perspectives in my story for azcentral. Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is seeking to overturn Arizona’s anti-SLAPP law, which protects people from baseless litigation meant to shut down public participation. The law has been used in low- and high-profile cases. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

UPDATE: AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a brief SUPPORTING Mitchell's review request. Her office says Mayes' concern is only the fact AZ's anti-SLAPP applies to criminal cases. (Makes sense given law thwarted her case against fake electors). Still: This review opens door to complete overturn.

Arizona attorneys: I want to hear from you about significant anti-SLAPP cases in AZ beyond Kari Lake and fake electors. High-profile folks are fine, but I'm curious about the everyday people this law has been invoked by, too. Email: [email protected]. (Signal # in bio)

Reactions roll in to the news that Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is challenging the constitutionality of a law meant to safeguard the public’s First Amendment rights against malicious lawsuits.

Can we talk about how the best story on Love is Blind was the love between Edmond and his 5th grade teacher? 😭❤️

Phoenix police for months refused to release records about the killing of Rafael Montoya. We pieced together who the officers are and what they say happened. Their version doesn't match video evidence. With Elena via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

We've been trying mightily hard to get ASU President Michael Crow to talk all things compact/WH. If we couldn't snag him, I'm glad it was The State Press. statepress.com/article/2025/1…

Litigation to halt the land exchange between a copper mining company and U.S. Forest continues to wade through federal courts. "The proposed destruction of Oak Flat is ... yet another attempt to destroy Native peoples by destroying their religions." azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

The line between church and state is blurring in AZ: A scripture reading during a government meeting. Praise for "the one true God" and prayer for a city development deal. Support for mandatory Bible reading from a school board president. azcentral.com/story/news/loc… via azcentral

Watch the video for yourself, read the story and let me know what you think of the shift: Is it inappropriate or acceptable? Does it show religious liberties eroding via gov’t favoring one faith, or is it a reflection of religious freedom fortified?