The Monthly Mailbag With Kelsey Dallas
Kelsey Dallas, managing editor of SCOTUSblog, answers questions from readers in the monthly mailbag feature. She discusses her favorite type of story to write, which are explainers that simplify complex issues. Dallas also reflects on her experience covering religion and how it has informed her current work in legal reporting.
- ▪Kelsey Dallas enjoys writing explainers that help readers understand complicated issues.
- ▪She acknowledges the complexities of covering religion, which can be challenging due to its diverse interpretations.
- ▪Dallas lived in Utah for eight years before moving to Madison, where she continues her journalism career.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Unlocked General The Monthly Mailbag With Kelsey Dallas Our SCOTUSblog managing editor answers your questions. Kelsey Dallas / June 2, 2026 Photo via Kelsey Dallas. Photo via Kelsey Dallas. Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section At the beginning of every month, a different Dispatch staffer fields questions from members and compiles his or her answers in a mailbag a few weeks later. This month, it was SCOTUSblog managing editor Kelsey Dallas’ turn. To ensure you’re able to submit questions for June’s Mailbag, click below to become a full Dispatch member.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Dispatch.