Logan H. Merrill
Investigative Reporter
ABOUT
Logan graduated from Brandeis University under the writing tutelage of famed playwright William Gibson. After authoring scripts for film and television, Logan shifted his focus to online journalism. He specializes in media and ethics, human rights and psychiatric abuse.
LATEST STORIES
CORRUPTION
Michigan Journalist Sues State Attorney General’s Office Over “Grant-and-Delay” FOIA Practices
Despite repeated reform efforts, Michigan’s FOIA remains ineffective, leaving citizens and journalists blocked from accessing critical government records.
HUMAN RIGHTS
How Japan’s Courts Turned a Mother’s Faith into a Crime
A case thrown out by two lower courts was resurrected under a new legal standard that strips minority believers of basic rights.
ARTS & CULTURE
Building Faith Brick by Brick—Lego-Style Blocks Bring Sacred Sites to Life
Entrepreneurs and families are turning religious architecture into hands-on learning—blending education, devotion and creativity, one block at a time.
VIOLATIONS
New Year’s Resolutions for the Media: Tell the Truth About Religion—and Earn Back Credibility
As confidence in the press collapses, fair coverage of faith becomes a test of whether journalism can still serve the public.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The 10 Defining Religious Freedom Stories of 2025
A year of legal victories and policy shifts has reinvigorated religious liberties worldwide as courts and governments push back against persecution that threatens billions.
CORRUPTION
Michigan Continues to Stonewall Expansion of Freedom of Information
With bills stalled in committee and automatic deletion of digital records hindering transparency, Michigan’s reputation on open government suffers while advocates consider a pricey citizen petition to force reform.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Wisconsin High Court Affirms First Amendment Protection for Catholic Charities
After the state sought to erase a religious exemption, faith groups—including the Church of Scientology—intervened, warning the ruling would endanger religious freedom across denominations.
HATE
Australia Acts on Rising Anti-Religious Hate Crime Amid Calls for Broader Reform
After a deadly Hanukkah massacre and a near five‑fold rise in anti‑Jewish hate crimes, faith leaders say Australia’s government response has failed to confront deeper state‑linked religious bias.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Operation Relentless Justice Nets 293 Child Predators While Key Enabler Walks Free
A nationwide FBI operation targets child sexual exploitation, yet the man who defended the world’s largest sex trafficking site escapes accountability.
ARTS & CULTURE
Holiday Village Brings Christmas Joy to Clearwater’s Children
From waddling ducks to Santa on a fire truck, Winter Wonderland delights kids while raising crucial support for families in need.
