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
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.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK Watchdog Cracks Down on Public Authorities for FOIA Failures
Decades-old promises of accountability falter as citizens, journalists and families are left waiting for answers, forcing legal action by the Information Commissioner’s Office.
HATE
Bondi Beach Massacre Sparks Scrutiny of Government Inquiry Into Minority Faiths
The December 14 attack left 15 dead and 42 injured as antisemitic violence surges nationwide. Critics say a government inquiry into “cults” fueled suspicion of minority religions.
MENTAL HEALTH
Half a Century Later, Victims of Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital Receive Government Compensation
New Zealand’s Lake Alice survivors will finally receive financial redress after enduring beatings, electroshock, chemical restraints and abuse in state care.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Hanukkah’s Message of Religious Freedom Resonates Worldwide
Rooted in a revolt for faith and survival, Hanukkah’s meaning now reaches far beyond borders and history books.
