My Work.
I have experience writing about Christian nationalism, #MeToo in sacred spaces, debates over religious liberty, white evangelical culture, religious "nones," progressive faith advocacy, interfaith work, and the activism of women and LGBTQ people of faith. As the child of Indian immigrants, I’m also interested in writing about issues important to Asian Americans.
Here are some samples of my reporting, including daily news hits, news analysis, and enterprise pieces.
Here are some samples of my reporting, including daily news hits, news analysis, and enterprise pieces.
Politics, Race, Activism
Southern Baptist Pastors Compare Kamala Harris To Bible’s Queen Jezebel. February 2021.
Catholic Bishops Are Already Divided On How To Deal With Biden’s Progressive Faith. January 2021.
Progressive Faith Groups Welcome Biden’s Moves To Expand Abortion Access. January 2021.
White Christian Radicalization Is A Violent Threat. January 2021.
Why Some Evangelicals Refuse To Acknowledge That Trump Has Lost The Election. December 2020.
White Evangelical Leaders Pledge Seminaries Will Not Teach Key Theory On Systemic Racism. December 2020.
Progressive Catholics Hope Joe Biden Will Highlight The Kinder Side Of Faith. November 2020.
These Evangelicals Voted For Trump In 2016. They Refuse To Do It Again. November 2020.
Why A Sex Scandal Toppled Jerry Falwell Jr. When It Seemed Like Nothing Else Could. August 2020.
White Supremacy Shaped American Christianity, Researcher Says. July 2020.
Why A D.C. Catholic Priest Organized A ‘Prayerful Protest’ For Black Lives. June 2020.
D.C. Church ‘Outraged’ That Trump Used It As Photo-Op. June 2020.
Some Say If Retail Stores Are Open, Churches Should Be Too. Here’s Why It’s Not So Simple. May 2020.
Rabbis Cite Religious Beliefs In Call To Expand Absentee Voting During Pandemic. May 2020.
White Evangelicals Largely Approve Of How Trump Is Handling The Coronavirus Outbreak. March 2020.
Judge’s Ruling Shows Religious Freedom Isn’t Just For The Christian Right. November 2019.
Why Evangelical Christian Leaders Care So Deeply About Trump Abandoning The Kurds. October 2019.
How A Nationalistic Strain Of Christianity Is Subtly Shaping America’s Gun Debate. August 2019.
Jewish Activists Are Protesting ICE Detention Centers Across The Country. July 2019.
Trump Has Changed White Evangelicals’ Views On Morality In One Major Way. April 2019.
Researchers Discover Common Thread Among Christians Who Voted For Trump. April 2018.
Evangelical Leaders Say ‘Pro-Life Ethic’ Means Fighting For Gun Reform. February 2018.
Here’s How Franklin Graham Justifies Trump’s Expected Refugee Ban. January 2017.
#MeToo In Sacred Spaces
A Megachurch Reels After Learning Pastor Let His Professed Pedophile Son Work With Kids. July 2020.
Women Accuse Evangelical Pastor Of Abuse Years After Being Told To Keep Silent. November 2019.
Pastor Accused Of Sex Abuse Says He’s Ready To Preach Again. Advocates Aren’t So Sure. September 2019.
Women Sexually Abused By Catholic Nuns Speak Up: She Told Me It Was ‘God’s Love.’ Video and Article. April 2019.
Larry Nassar Accuser: 'Faith Communities Can Be Breeding Grounds For Abusers.' September 2018.
Queer Faith
Evangelical Pastor Proudly Defends Welcoming LGTBQ Members: We’re ‘Guilty As Charged.’ February 2021.
This Queer Christian’s Album Challenges The Contemporary Christian Music Industry. February 2021.
Queer Catholics Demand More Than Words From Bishops Seeking To Protect LGBTQ Youth. January 2021.
Youth Ministry Accused Of Deceiving Queer Teens With ‘Bait And Switch.’ August 2020.
Queer Mormons: Church’s Exclusion Policy Did Not Feel Like ‘Love.’ September 2019.
These Queer Muslims Are Using Art To Tell Their Stories. January 2018.
How 6 LGBT Catholics Kept Their Faith — Despite Being Shunned By The Church. December 2017.
Asian America
Sikh Volunteers Are Delivering Thousands Of Meals During The Pandemic. April 2020.
Hindu Activists Denounce India’s Jailing Of Muslim Who Prayed At Hindu Temple. December 2020.
This Indian American Dancer Is Defying Stereotypes About Masculinity. September 2019.
A Budding Movement Is Helping Progressive Asian American Christians Feel Less Lonely. May 2019.
Devastating Floods In South India Leave Over 300 Dead, Thousands Displaced. August 2018.
As A Queer Indian-American Christian, This Priest Had To Create Her Own Path. June 2018.
These Indian Women’s Lives Are Frozen By American Immigration Laws. May 2018.
After Kansas Shooting, Indian Widow Fights For Immigration Reform. September 2017.
Lifestyle / Culture
2020 Feels Like An Apocalypse Because It Is One. Video and Article. October 2020.
The Colorful Way Dearborn Muslims Are Celebrating Ramadan In Isolation. May 2020.
These Secular Groups Are Bringing People Together During A Pandemic. March 2020.
24 Easy Ramadan Recipes That Will Keep You Energized All Month Long. December 2017.
How This Muslim Chef Is Sharing Her Religion, One Meal At A Time. March 2017.
How To Create A Sacred Space In Your Home. March 2016.
