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John McCallum
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January 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Just like the notion that the United States is a "Christian Nation," when in reality it's not even close to operating under Jesus's teachings, it's also not a "capitalist" nation.

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Adam Smith’s Capitalism Had a Conscience — We Forgot It
Adam Smith envisioned capitalism as a moral system rooted in fairness, shared prosperity and public good — not monopolies or corporatism.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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This column means the world to me. 💛
Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron shares why @favsnews.bsky.social — and our shared values across faiths — matter so much right now.
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Why FāVS News’ Values Still Matter to Me
A Buddhist nun reflects on shared values, faith, and why supporting FāVS News helps sustain hope, connection and compassion across differences.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Old classmates of Stephen Miller's wife come forward to reveal her scandalous past

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Old classmates of Stephen Miller's wife come forward to reveal her scandalous past
Katie Miller, the wife of President Donald Trump's notoriously nativist speechwriter and policy adviser Stephen Miller, has for months been running a podcast widely panned as a dull and uninteresting ...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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With food insecurity rising, Feed Spokane with their network of volunteers & partners is redistributing over 1 million pounds of food a year across Eastern Wash.

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Food rescue program combats rising hunger, reduces waste in Spokane region - FāVS News
Feed Spokane rescues food from restaurants from going in the trash that would otherwise damage the atmosphere to reduce rising food insecurity.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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December 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Urge Congress: Preserve the Endangerment Finding secure.ucs.org/a/2025-congr...
Urge Congress: Preserve the Endangerment Finding
Congress must urge the Environmental Protection Agency and Trump administration to preserve the Endangerment Finding to ensure our communities’ safety over polluters’ profits. Write your legislators t...
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December 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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So proud of the incredible reporting from @favsnews.bsky.social reporters. This collaborative piece with RANGE Media examines the rhetoric around Christian nationalism locally and its real-world impact. Worth the read.
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Christian Nationalism Debate in Washington State
FPIW’s rhetoric on immigration, Islam and American identity sparks concerns about rising Christian nationalism and its impact on Washington politics.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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November 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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I love love love running a nonprofit newsroom - except this time of year when we have to ask for money. So please, if you value religion coverage donate what you can! It will help us pay our deserving reporters

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Fund Independent Faith Journalism Across the Inland Northwest - FāVS News
Help us raise $15,000 to sustain a part-time reporter for all of 2026—covering the stories that connect communities across Washington and Idaho.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Refugee moms arriving in Spokane are finding support and celebration through World Relief’s baby showers.
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World Relief Spokane’s Baby Showers Support Refugee Moms
Refugee women in Spokane find community, joy, and support through World Relief Spokane’s baby showers, offering resources and connection for new moms.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth of the UMC is encouraging people to “go the M.I.L.E.” through a new podcast sharing stories of callings and service. 🎙️

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Bishop Bridgeforth’s “Going the M.I.L.E.” Podcast Inspires
United Methodist Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth’s “Going the M.I.L.E.” podcast shares real stories of callings, ministry, and faith across the Northwest.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Yep...Thats murder......I wonder if the killers will ever be held accountable???.?....
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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No soup for you!!
October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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The federal criminal justice system is being systematically dismantled and destroyed piece by piece and turned into a mob boss’s network of corrupt consiglieres and thugs, where good people simply doing their jobs are rooted out and eradicated.
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Suprise, suprise!
October 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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apnews.com/article/trum... says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context
Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context
President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Thanks Elon and Donny!
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Sounds legit!
October 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Clearly ,they don't want to give Americans healthcare!
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Shocking photo shows severe White House demolition despite Trump's pledge to contrary

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Shocking photo shows severe White House demolition despite Trump's pledge to contrary
President Donald Trump promised that his plans for a massive, $200 million ballroom addition to the White House would not "interfere" with the current structure. But The Washington Post has obtained s...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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NO KINGS 2 SPOKANE (unified) · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS 2 SPOKANE (unified)” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS 2 SPOKANE (unified) · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:44 AM