Religion News Association will host a webinar on March 20, 2026, examining the legal, ethical, and practical challenges journalists face when covering protests inside houses of worship. The webinar, Free Speech, Sacred Space, will explore what happens when protest, worship, and the press intersect. The discussion will focus on the First Amendment implications of protests in religious spaces and offer practical guidance for reporters navigating tense or rapidly evolving situations. Moderated by Religion News Service national reporter Bob Smietana, the conversation will feature Manya Brachear Pashman, a veteran religion journalist and communications professional, and Ken Paulson, president of the Free Speech Center. Panelists will discuss journalists’ legal rights when covering protests on private religious property, ethical considerations when reporting on disruptions during worship services, and practical strategies for documenting events while maintaining professionalism and safety.…