I write about the shifting expressions of belief and power in American society, and many of my stories focus on the conservative Christian political movement and anti-abortion activism. I am interested in everything from Buddhist rituals of mourning to technology’s impact on spirituality. I write about both power brokers and everyday people — religion is about the most powerful and the most personal.
I write feature stories, news, analysis and investigations to better understand the contemporary religious moment in America. I also enjoy exploring big questions at the heart of our shared humanity — When does life begin? How does suffering transform us? How do we make sense of time? How much does America value a single human life?
I’ve been writing about religion and politics for 15 years. I joined The Times in 2018 and have worked on both the national and political reporting teams. Before that, I did similar work as a reporter for Time magazine, where I traveled with Pope Francis, reported from the Vatican and interviewed the Dalai Lama. I’ve covered religion in four presidential elections, and reported from more than 30 states.
I’m the co-author of “The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America,” a book chronicling the political and religious campaign to end federal abortion rights over the past decade, along with my colleague Lisa Lerer.
I am a graduate of Wheaton College, an evangelical institution in Illinois, and have a masters of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. I am from Arizona, by way of Ohio, Germany and Canada, and I now live in Washington.
The Times has a detailed ethics policy, which all Times journalists follow to ensure our independence, integrity and credibility. For my work, that means being fair and accurate and considering a range of perspectives in my fact-gathering and storytelling. I do not make political donations, endorse candidates, or participate in political causes like protests. When I am working, I always identify myself as a reporter for The Times. It is important to me to report “without fear or favor” so that readers across ideological divides can trust my work.
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The decision overturning a precedent known as Chevron deference was celebrated by those who would target medication abortion and rights for transgender people.
By Elizabeth Dias
The decision is expected to prompt a rush of litigation challenging regulations across the entire federal government, from food safety to the environment.
By Coral Davenport, Christina Jewett, Alan Rappeport, Margot Sanger-Katz, Noam Scheiber and Noah Weiland
This was featured in live coverage.
By Elizabeth Dias
The state superintendent, Ryan Walters, said the Bible was a “necessary historical document.” The mandate comes as part of a conservative movement to infuse Christian values in public schools.
By Sarah Mervosh and Elizabeth Dias
Gov. Jeff Landry wants his state to be at the forefront of a national movement to advance legislation with a Christian worldview.
By Rick Rojas, David W. Chen and Elizabeth Dias
The movement looks for a path forward: “Is the goal the absolute abolition of abortion in our nation?”
By Elizabeth Dias
The activists were disappointed but planned to adapt strategies after the Supreme Court upheld access to a widely available abortion pill.
By Elizabeth Dias
This was featured in live coverage.
By Abbie VanSickle
Wednesday’s vote was not a ban on in vitro fertilization. But it suggested that ordinary evangelicals are increasingly open to seeing embryos as people.
By Jacey Fortin and Ruth Graham
Justice Samuel Alito’s secretly recorded remarks come as many conservatives have openly embraced the view that American democracy must be grounded in a Christian worldview.
By Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer