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Roughly 10 million people will lose access to health insurance by 2034, the CBO projected. Most of that group, 7.5 million, would lose Medicaid benefits.
Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says • Idaho Capital Sun
About 10 million people, mostly Medicaid recipients, will lose access to health insurance and 2.4 million fewer people per month will participate in a federal food aid program under Republicans’ massi...
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August 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Atheist Report: Religious Influence in Schools Grow in Pacific Northwest.

This is the fourth article in a series analyzing the American Atheists Report and its relation to the Inland Northwest.

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#idaho #religion #education
Atheist report: Religious influence in schools grow in Pacific Northwest - FāVS News
The 2025 Atheist report highlights tensions in the Pacific Northwest over parental rights, education, and religious influence in schools.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Trump’s abuse of power puts U.S. democracy in peril says Mike Aleman in his column today.

“Nothing that he has ordered speaks to establishing justice or ensuring domestic tranquility,” he writes.

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Trump’s abuse of power puts U.S. democracy in peril - FāVS News
Trump’s actions challenge the Constitution, undermine justice and threaten democracy with abuse of power, attacks on the press and disregard for laws.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Idaho’s House Bill 138 threatens voter-approved Medicaid expansion idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/21/i...
Idaho's House Bill 138 threatens voter-approved Medicaid expansion • Idaho Capital Sun
Erasing Medicaid expansion in Idaho can cost the state millions of more dollars than it saves, writes guest columnist Rebecca Tallent.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Pam Hemphill, aka ‘MAGA Granny,’ refused Trump's pardon for her involvement in the Jan. 6 riots on the capital.

Patrick Scriven writes about owning up to your mistakes and taking the path less taken.

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#insurection #idaho #trumppardon #god
Pam Hemphill, aka 'MAGA Granny,' refuses Trump pardon, shows integrity - FāVS News
Pam Hemphill, known as "MAGA Granny," rejects Trump pardon for her role in the Jan. 6 riots, choosing accountability and integrity over cheap political grace.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump - NPR
January 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Bye CNN - your refusal to let someone read a story unless they are a subscriber is ridiculous. BBC is a better choice.
January 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
So nice to see so many new blue butterflies migrating here.
January 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Immigration reform, environmental restoration and affordable housing top the agenda at the upcoming Eastern Washington Legislative Conference, where faith leaders and community advocates will gather Jan. 25 to shape their 2025 legislative priorities.

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Eastern Washington Legislative Conference focuses on social justice, climate - FāVS News
The Eastern Washington Legislative Conference will take place Jan. 25. There, faith leaders and community advocates gather to shape their 2025 legislative priorities, including social justice and envi...
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January 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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With southern California still on fire with more fires forecasted, Spokane faith communities are encouraging their members to help.

Below is a list of how faith communities who are getting involved, and how to support.

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Spokane faith communities rally to support Southern California wildfire victims - FāVS News
High winds and dry conditions continue to fan the flames of the Southern California wildfires. Spokane faith communities offer ways to help.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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News Roundup:
1. Let’s Build a Community organizes rally advocating reproductive rights & bodily autonomy

2. PNW unaccompanied migrant minors may face new challenges under Trump administration

3. First Christmas celebrated at Spokane homeless shelter

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FāVS Religion News Roundup: Dec. 27
This week's religion news talks about an upcoming annual Menorah Lighting car parade, an upcoming reproductive rights rally, a homeless shelter's first Christmas, another homeless shelter looking for ...
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December 27, 2024 at 2:59 PM
A bit personal, my latest for FaVS News @favsnews.bsky.social
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December 19, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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COMMENTARY | Trump and his DOGE duo have vowed to ignore the Impoundment Control Act, but that may be easier said than done, writes guest columnist Jim Jones.
Idaho Sen. Len Jordan’s legacy may derail Trump’s spending cuts • Idaho Capital Sun
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Trump-appointed oligarchs tasked with cutting federal expenditures, have a daunting task ahead of them. This so-called “DOGE” duo has vowed to slash about $2 trillio...
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December 12, 2024 at 5:55 PM
A riff on a fascinating film. My latest for FaVS News:
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December 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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December 3, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Eliminating DEI in Idaho is a backward move idahocapitalsun.com/2024/11/26/e...
November 26, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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In a new survey of hundreds of Muslim students at 87 California public and private campuses, 49% said they had experienced anti-Muslim acts by students, staff, faculty or administrators at school: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Nearly half of Muslim students at California universities say they have been harassed, survey finds
A new report from the Council on Islamic Relations said that close to half of Muslim students surveyed at dozens of California campuses felt harassed or discriminated against because of their religion...
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November 21, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Friendly reminder about holiday food gifts: Most people with high blood pressure cannot eat grapefruit (it counteracts many meds). Please check before you send.
November 18, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Ya know, it just feels good to be on this platform.
November 18, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Loving the new calm that is @bsky.app
November 15, 2024 at 1:46 PM