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Tracy Simmons

@reportertracy

Scholarly Associate Prof @murrowcollege. Longtime religion reporter. Currently editor of @spokanefavs & writer for @covidreligion. #cycling addict!

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The FBI is now moving to criminalize groups like Habitat for Humanity for “conspiracy to defraud the United States.” This comes after EPA Director Lee Zeldin eliminated the EPA headquarters in D.C. and 10 other regional offices. trib.al/sxi20hG

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Excited to be on this upcoming Religion News Association panel, "Religion Reporting in Small Markets" - even though I don't really think the Inland Northwest is a small market! rna.org/2025-conferenc…

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My dog's amazing vet Dr. Jillian Haines at WSUVETMED has revolutionized megaesophagus treatment after adopting her own ME dog,. As a fellow ME dog parent of Finn (👇), I'm grateful for her research bit.ly/41Z81dJ

My dog's amazing vet Dr. Jillian Haines at <a href="/WSUvetmed/">WSUVETMED</a>  has revolutionized megaesophagus treatment after adopting her own ME dog,. As a fellow ME dog parent of Finn (👇), I'm grateful for her research bit.ly/41Z81dJ
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ICE officers arrested 54-year-old Julio Noriega and moved him into a van before he could explain himself, he said. He spent several hours in an ICE processing center before officers checked his wallet and realized he is a U.S. citizen. propublica.org/article/ice-wa…

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Democracy in decline globally. Research shows more autocracies (91) than democracies (88) for the first time in 20+ years, from VANITY FAIR bit.ly/41QtBST

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Honored to be part of the "Religion Reporting in Small Markets" panel at #RNA2025 moderated by Bobby Ross Jr.. The conversation highlighted how vital local religion coverage remains across the country. Great to see this thoughtful write-up on @ReligionUnplug! bit.ly/4hXOtMA

Honored to be part of the "Religion Reporting in Small Markets" panel at #RNA2025 moderated by <a href="/BobbyRoss/">Bobby Ross Jr.</a>. The conversation highlighted how vital local religion coverage remains across the country. Great to see this thoughtful write-up on @ReligionUnplug! bit.ly/4hXOtMA
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Spokane's Latino community finds connection through "El Puente" on KYRS. Rafael Zamora bridges cultural gaps with vital information, support amid growing concerns from recent federal immigration actions. Read more: bit.ly/4lhczoB #SpokaneRadio #LatinoVoices

Spokane's Latino community finds connection through "El Puente" on <a href="/kyrsfm/">KYRS</a>. Rafael Zamora bridges cultural gaps with vital information, support amid growing concerns from recent federal immigration actions. Read more: bit.ly/4lhczoB #SpokaneRadio #LatinoVoices
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk plans to speak at #WSU on April 17 as part of his American Comeback Tour. The Turning Point USA founder, known for his controversial stances and campus activism, is slated to appear at noon. bit.ly/4joPkqO

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Tracy Simmons Clemente Lisi 3. “I don’t consider myself a 9/11 survivor,” Clemente Lisi said of covering the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks up close. “I am not. I was just a journalist doing his job.” religionunplugged.com/news/2025/04/1…

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Historic: Washington becomes first state to recognize Islamic holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support and takes effect July 2025. bit.ly/43ZYkOR #EidRecognition

Historic: Washington becomes first state to recognize Islamic holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support and takes effect July 2025. bit.ly/43ZYkOR #EidRecognition
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The number of Southern Baptists in the U.S. is the lowest it has been in 50 years, but more of them seem to be showing up in church. religionnews.com/2025/04/30/sbc…

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1. Next school year, thousands of high school students in Oklahoma will be required to learn about Trump's debunked claims that the 2020 election was tainted by fraud. The lesson will not be part of a course on conspiracy theories, but an official component of the new social

1. Next school year, thousands of high school students in Oklahoma will be required to learn about Trump's debunked claims that the 2020 election was tainted by fraud.   

The lesson will not be part of a course on conspiracy theories, but an official component of the new social
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Join the effort to protect public media Protect My Public Media! Sign the petition now to safeguard your local public media stations. bit.ly/450C2uw #ProtectPublicMedia

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Personal reflection from a new Catholic on Pope Leo XIV's election: "I no longer put so much energy in worldly politics and instead focus on faith. It's given me greater peace." Thoughtful perspective on finding joy beyond politics. bit.ly/3St5Avo