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William J. Kole

Boston, Providence, Warwick
Author of IN GUNS WE TRUST, @ReligionReport’s 2026 book of the year. Copy editor @axios. Regular contributor @BostonGlobeMag. substack.com/@billkole

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I'm a former AP foreign correspondent who's reported from North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Now based in "The Hub" of the universe, a.k.a. Boston. Most memorable stories: the crash that killed Princess Diana; the death of Pope John Paul II and election of Pope Benedict; the London subway terrorist attacks; and poor Pluto's demotion at a meeting of leading astronomers in Prague.

How is social media changing news?

In every imaginable way (and surely in ways we haven't yet imagined.)

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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Hit me up with an email. For the love of God, do NOT follow it up with a phone call! If it's a decent pitch, I'll call you.

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