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...

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.

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.

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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Well,that could be a disaster.

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.

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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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.

Idaho’s House Bill 138 threatens voter-approved Medicaid expansion idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/21/i...

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.

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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Frustrating, at the very least; incredibly stupid overall.

Greenland for sale? Trump’s vision of expansion hits a cultural and ethical wall - FāVS News Trump’s bid to buy Greenland, rich in rare earth minerals, faces rejection from locals and Denmark, sparking debates on sovereignty, ethics and global relations.

The ethics of acquiring Greenland, my latest for @favsnews.bsky.social
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Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump - NPR

Bye CNN - your refusal to let someone read a story unless they are a subscriber is ridiculous. BBC is a better choice.

So nice to see so many new blue butterflies migrating here.

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...

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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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.

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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Insane

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 ...

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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A bit personal, my latest for FaVS News @favsnews.bsky.social
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I fear the federal funding for all minority groups will disappear. It is a travesty.

I’m not sure, but I think several local tribes financially support the Native Student Center.

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...

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.

A riff on a fascinating film. My latest for FaVS News:
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Eliminating DEI in Idaho is a backward move idahocapitalsun.com/2024/11/26/e...

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...

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...

Friendly reminder about holiday food gifts: Most people with high blood pressure cannot eat grapefruit (it counteracts many meds). Please check before you send.

Ya know, it just feels good to be on this platform.

Loving the new calm that is @bsky.app