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In what I think was my first GetReligion post, I mentioned coverage of the solstice get-downs at Stonehenge. Lacking from that AP article was much of a connection between the ancient circle of massive stones and the religious meaning given to it.
Here’s a story pretty much pre-packaged for broadcast and cable news. Fortunately, it’s found its way onto the AP wire and a few religion blogs, too.
I’ve been way too nice to the folks at the Los Angeles Times lately. I mean, I joined GetReligion with complaints about how these weren’t the days of Russ Chandler, or even Bill Lobdell, who was also great. But with the recent work of news columnist Steve Lopez and new blood Robert Faturechi, I’ve had nothing but nice things to say.
As a religion reporter, I always hated the holidays. Christmas, Ramadan, Yom Kippur — they all meant coming up with new stories for centuries-old traditions.
Not that I want to encourage more coverage of Westboro Baptist Church, but this was worth bringing up.
Typically here at GetReligion we highlight work better characterized as objective observations. But Steve Lopez is a special case.
I still remember my wife’s remark when I told her I was going to the Reagan Library for the annual banquet hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition:
Kudos to Slate for taking such an unusual and fascinating approach to Serena Williams’ tirade at the U.S. Open Saturday. I’m sure you know the back story, but, if not, here it is:
