Kimberly Winston
Former @RNS national reporter. Freelancing stories about religion and #atheism where they intersect public life. My Twitter, my views.
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The Eleventh Plague: Passover in the Time of Coronavirus
When the Jewish people were slaves in Egypt, God sent ten plagues to trouble Pharaoh, each one more horrible than the last. The last plague was the worst of all — a disease that felled the firstborn of every family, except in Jewish families who...
Kimberly Winston
“We will be sitting at the #seder table with a plague outside the door. We will all be divided in our homes with the blood on the lintel posts, just sitting in fear and not knowing when to go forth.” My #Passover story for @ReligionMag
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COVID-19: The gap between the news media and people of faith
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there’s a gap between the news media and Bible-believing Christians. Our Weekend Plug-In columnist explores that and the top headlines in the world of faith.
Kimberly Winston
Thanks for this @bobbyross . I want roast with your mama too. COVID-19: The gap between the news media and people of faith
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Ellis Marsalis Jr., Jazz Pianist and Patriarch of a Musical Family, Dies at 85
A musician and educator, he succumbed to complications from the coronavirus.
Florida Sheriff to Arrest Rodney Howard Browne, Megachurch Pastor Who Flouted Virus Rules
Rodney Howard-Browne has been an outspoken opponent of social distancing requirements, claiming his church has machines that can stop the coronavirus.
Streaming Hope: Spiritual Leaders Offer Wisdom and Connection
Kimberly Winston
On this week’s @listeninspired, wisdom from faith leaders across the spectrum on life in the time of coronavirus
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Kimberly Winston
Lessons from a poem about toilet paper — from this week’s @ListenInspired from Interfaith Voices
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Rabbi Romi Cohn, a Holocaust rescuer who delivered prayer in Congress, dies of coronavirus at 92
By Marcy Oster / JTA Rabbi Avrohom Hakohen Cohn survived the Holocaust and went on to fight the Nazis in his native Czechoslovakia. He is credited with saving the lives of 56 families during the genocide. In January, Cohn, known as Romi, delivered...
Kimberly Winston
Rabbi Romi Cohn, Holocaust Rescuer, Dies of Coronavirus at 92 jewishexponent.com/2020/03/25/rab… via @Jewish Exponent
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What do we learn from this place where we don't want to be?
Before everyone woke up to a pandemic inconveniently knocking at our doors, Christians went about the routine business of entering a liturgical season defined by suffering and sacrifice. We contemplat...
Rand Paul Tests Positive for Covid-19, Fueling Anxiety in the Capitol
The Kentucky Republican is the first senator to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. He went about his routine for days after being tested, potentially exposing many colleagues.
Spit On, Yelled At, Attacked: Chinese-Americans Fear for Their Safety
As bigots blame them for the coronavirus and President Trump labels it the “Chinese virus,” many Chinese-Americans say they are terrified of what could come next.
Kimberly Winston
via @NYTimes Like I said, we gotta call this out. Those on the #CoronaVirusTaskForce must call the president on this. He says it every damn day.
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Barbara Harris, First Woman Ordained an Episcopal Bishop, Dies at 89
Her groundbreaking election angered many conservatives. She even received death threats.
To Battle Virus, 6 California Counties Order Everyone to Stay Home
On Monday, six counties around Silicon Valley announced that residents should not go out for three weeks except to meet “essential needs.”
How journalists can fight stress from covering the coronavirus
From interviews to the precautions we take to our retirement accounts, the COVID-19 story is following us all the time, in our work lives and personal lives.
The Internet Makes Motherhood Seem Miserable. What if It Isn’t?
Scary mom stories filled me with dread. I wish I’d known how delightful I would find having a child.
History of Outbreaks Collection
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Communicable Disease: Information, Health, and Globalization in the Interwar Period
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Faith Leaders Respond to Coronavirus Outbreak
Kimberly Winston
Everyone’s interviewing health officials, but what about faith officials? This week’s episode of @ListenInspired taps into faith leaders with experience in Ebola and other crises as #coronavirus spreads
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Kimberly Winston
Let’s dial down the #coronavirus anxiety a bit - listen to faith leaders at work with health/gov’t officials to keep the virus controlled - @listeninspired
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Navigating the fine print of a layoff
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.
Telling Guru Nanak’s Story: Filmmakers Trek the Globe from Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)
Listen to Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version) episodes free, on demand. When Gerry and Adam Krell agreed to make a documentary about the Sikh faith, both were quick to acknowledge how little they knew. It was that lack of knowledge they...
Kimberly Winston
What are two nice Jewish boys doing making a film about Sikhism? From @listeninspired
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Life and Legacy: New Documentary on Guru Nanak on Public Television
Kimberly Winston
Okay followers, make me look good to my new boss — subscribe to @ListenInspired podcast. This week it’s all about #Sikhs and Guru Nanak and violence in #India
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