text: I would think it difficult making a living as a writer for Catholic publications.
  Winter is probably under the gun to produce a lot of articles to obtain minimal financial compensation.
  And writing  for other non RC publication, where possibly better money, is extremely difficult given the competition of excellent writers and dwindling subscribers.
  Possibly MW doesn't have time to check source in effort to churn out bulk number of pieces?!
  Apologia - explanation, not an excuse.