Election day is finally here, which means that it’s OK for the Rev. Ted Haggard story to slip back deep inside the newspaper (unless it’s a Colorado newspaper).
Crucify Him! Vote for Steele!
It’s time for the little big show here in Washington, since the midterm elections are never quite as big a show as the big big show, which is a presidential election day. However, the presidential election does officially start at sunrise tomorrow, to hang in there.
Misusing Dylan
You might think that Linda “I am the Alpha and Omega of All Things Factual” Greenhouse would be particularly careful when resuming her Supreme Court coverage for The New York Times. After all, she made a strong statement advocating abortion in a recent public speech. She was also reprimanded years ago for marching in an abortion rights rally.
Hearing different Sunday morning messages
A Jewish candidate and a Catholic candidate square off in a statewide race with national implications. What happened the Sunday before Election Day? They went to church, of course.
"My test has begun; watch me"
The Rev. Ted Haggard story is now unfolding in a manner that is both dramatic and, for journalists, frustrating.
Overseers: Based on our investigation, he's out
As several GetReligion readers have noted on the comment boards, the Rev. Ted Haggard has been fired.
Ted Haggard, the symbolic centrist
Over the past few days, I have been watching the coverage of the Rev. Ted Haggard fiasco carefully to see how many journalists understand one of the most important facts in this story.
Father Ted Haggard? Say what?
After a wild Friday on the Colorado Springs front, I think I can safely say that there is more news and fallout to come.
Covering a story driven by electronic media
As a print journalist, I often wince when important news stories are driven by the radio and television. Accusations fly quickly and responses are hastily arranged. Even in the age of the Internet, stories driven by print reporters develop more slowly. Facts tend to be treated with greater care when they are handled by individuals independent of the situation than by accusers and the accused.
