Shailaja Dixit
Shailaja Dixit is executive director of Narika, an organization that offers aid to South Asian victims of domestic violence and conducts outreach to local clergy in Sikh and Muslim worship centers.
Faith: Sikhism
“Archbishop calls for us to ‘reach out’ in wake of tragedy”
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki condemned the August 2012 shooting at the Sikh temple. He told a local radio station: “None of us are free from evil in the world. There is evil. Individuals have free choice. Hopefully, they’re guided by the sense of devotion to God and justice, but we know that evil touches the lives […]
Demographics
What role should religious demographics play and what are the best sources for such demographics? By Jeffrey Weiss The Dallas Morning News To answer this question, you need to start by considering two others: What do my readers want to know? What do they need to know? What do they want to know? Most people […]
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture is a coalition of more than 100 national, regional, and local religious and secular organizations.
Finding experts
How do I find an expert on a particular religion or theological issue? By Adelle Banks Religion News Service Face it now: You will never know everything about religion. The key as a reporter is to learn whom you should know who could ably explain various aspects of the faith groups you cover. At a […]
Robin Rinehart
Robin Rinehart is an associate professor in religious studies at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. She is an expert in Hinduism and Hindu saints.
Diana L. Eck
Diana L. Eck is a professor of comparative religion and Indian studies at Harvard University. She is also director of Harvard’s Pluralism Project, which explores the religious diversity of the U.S.
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is the only museum in the Western Hemisphere with a gallery devoted to Sikh art. Contact the director of public relations.
Paul R. Brass
Paul R. Brass is a professor emeritus of political science and international studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has published numerous books and articles on comparative and South Asian politics, ethnic politics, and collective violence.