Kelsey Dallas

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Assistant Managing Editor at Deseret News

Managing editor of @SCOTUSblog | Former religion reporter and editor @Deseret | Yale Div & UIowa grad | Cat lady and puppy mom ... oh and human mom, too

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Articles

The real surprise in the Supreme Court's approach to religious freedom

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

Thursday was a surprising day at the Supreme Court, and a religion case was part of the action. The justices released six unanimous or near-unanimous decisions, including in a closely watched battle over the scope of faith-based tax breaks. In that religion case, the full court agreed that Wisconsin officials were unlawfully privileging certain religious nonprofits over others by basing access to religious exemptions on how they expressed their beliefs.
Judge grants final approval of House v. NCAA settlement, ushering in new era of college sports

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

College sports fans, the future is now. A federal judge has approved the House v. NCAA settlement on revenue sharing, clearing the way for it to take effect on July 1. From that day on, colleges will be allowed to directly pay their student-athletes, so long as they stay under a predetermined annual cap.
It’s official: A new era of college sports is here

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

College sports fans, the future is now. A federal judge has approved the House v. NCAA settlement on revenue sharing, clearing the way for it to take effect on July 1. From that day on, colleges will be allowed to directly pay their student-athletes, so long as they stay under a predetermined annual cap.
How 'Jeopardy!' can save us all, according to Ken Jennings

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings put forward an unexpected suggestion in a new guest column for The New York Times: The government should run more like his game show. Jennings believes we'd all be better off if politicians were as passionate about facts as the clue writers for - and fans of - "Jeopardy!""Trivia, of all things, is a ray of hope in our moment of national crisis.
How ‘Jeopardy!’ can save us all - according to Ken Jennings

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

Ken Jennings is the host of the "Jeopardy!" Masters tournament. | Christopher WillardGenerate Key Takeaways“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings put forward an unexpected suggestion in a new guest column for The New York Times: The government should run more like his game show. Jennings believes we’d all be better off if politicians were as passionate about facts as the clue writers for — and fans of — “Jeopardy!”“Trivia, of all things, is a ray of hope in our moment of national crisis.
Supreme Court surprises with unanimous rulings

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

Supreme Court justices sent a message to the American public on Thursday: We're not as divided as you think. Of the six rulings that were released, four were unanimous, including the opinions in high-profile battles over reverse discrimination and faith-based tax breaks. Another decision was nearly unanimous, with just one justice peeling away on one part of the ruling.
Pittsburgh Steelers respond to fan pushback over Trump rally

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

In the face of pushback over two current players' public support for President Donald Trump, the Pittsburgh Steelers organization is reminding fans that players have a right to express their personal opinions. The team sent a letter to fans emphasizing this view on Monday, three days after quarterback Mason Rudolph and safety Miles Killebrew appeared on stage at a Trump rally.
Should NFL players rally with Trump? The Steelers have an answer

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

In the face of pushback over two current players’ public support for President Donald Trump, the Pittsburgh Steelers organization is reminding fans that players have a right to express their personal opinions. The team sent a letter to fans emphasizing this view on Monday, three days after quarterback Mason Rudolph and safety Miles Killebrew appeared on stage at a Trump rally.
Utah's religious landscape is full of surprises

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kelsey Dallas

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. One of the reasons I loved starting my religion reporting career in Utah is that Utah is full of faith-related surprises. Yes, it's fair to associate the state with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but you can't stop there.
An AP reporter explored religion in Utah. She was surprised by what she found

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kelsey Dallas

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. One of the reasons I loved starting my religion reporting career in Utah is that Utah is full of faith-related surprises. Yes, it’s fair to associate the state with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but you can’t stop there.