Michelle Boorstein

MSN

A pastor's lengthy ICE detention leaves his Colorado parishioners torn

By: Michelle Boorstein

Michelle Boorstein Before entering immigration detention last fall, the Rev. Edward Nalwamba could do Zumba and lift patients for his part-time job as a health aide.

The Washington Post

‘Sacred Liberty’ exhibition explores faith and freedom in America

By: Michelle Boorstein

D.C.'s Museum of the Bible is exploring the influence of scripture on the nation's founding to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Washington Post

This secular congressman is urging Democrats to fight Christian nationalism

By: Michelle Boorstein

A book out this week by Rep. Jared Huffman argues that secularism is gaining ground in the U.S.

The Washington Post

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott takes aim at Muslim washing stations in airports

By: Michelle Boorstein, Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric.

The Guam Daily Post

Gov. Abbott taking aim at Muslim washing stations in Texas airports [MONDAY]

By: Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Michelle Boorstein

HOUSTON - For years, travelers passing through Texas's two biggest airports have had access to small washing stations for a ritual called wudu, in which Muslims clean their hands, arms, head, and feet before the five daily prayers.

The Washington Post

Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana

By: Cole Reynolds, Michelle Boorstein, Hannah Knowles

Residents are scrambling for generators, lining up for gas and bracing for a long recovery.

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Power outages persist after Indiana storms

By: Michelle Boorstein, Hannah Knowles, Cole Reynolds

Tens of thousands of people remain without power in Indiana after storms and historic flooding earlier this month that left at least seven people dead.

Frederick News-Post

‘Sacred Liberty’ exhibition explores faith and freedom in America

By: Michelle Boorstein

Imagine you’re America’s biggest Bible museum and you’re crafting an exhibition for the country’s 250th. Which of the 5,000 Bibles and other artifacts in your collection do you select to

The Washington Post

Jewish institutions see 33 percent jump in security spending after attacks

By: Michelle Boorstein

Synagogues and others paid more than $1 billion for security last year, amid a broader rise in such spending by religious groups.

The Washington Post

DHS hires Catholic theologian who opposes bishops, pope on immigration

By: Michelle Boorstein

Chad Pecknold is a theology professor at Catholic University who has drawn attention for supporting President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement and the Iran war.