The Monthly Mailbag With Kelsey Dallas Kelsey Dallas, managing editor at SCOTUSblog, discusses her favorite stories to write, the complexities of covering the religion beat, and how her previous experience informs her current role. She also shares personal details about her move to Madison, Wisconsin, her experiences with remote work, and her enjoyment of reality TV and pets. The mailbag format allows members to ask questions directly to staffers.

• Kelsey Dallas prefers writing explainer stories that simplify complex issues.
• Covering religion is challenging due to its intricate nature and diverse interpretations.
• Her experience covering religion cases at the Deseret News provided valuable skills applicable to all Supreme Court cases.
• She moved from Utah to Madison, Wisconsin, seeking a better fit for her family life.
• Remote work presents challenges in maintaining work-life balance and a lack of office camaraderie.
• Live blog days on SCOTUSblog are engaging but require multitasking across various responsibilities.
• Dallas views reality TV as a hobby and conversation starter, similar to sports.
• She has multiple pets: two cats (Marvin and Gus) and two chihuahua mixes (Cheeto and Franklin).