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Emma Ledbetter

Pullman, Reykjavik, Seattle

Journalist and Writer at Freelance

@WSUPullman microbiology alum. (Science) journalist and passionate about #STEMwriting. Here for the #SciComm Tweets. Views my own.

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  • Liz Cheney to speak at Whitworth’s leadership forum April 23

    2 months ago | favs.news | Emma Ledbetter

    News Story by Emma Ledbetter | FāVS NewsFormer U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will speak about the future of American politics as part of Whitworth University’s President’s Leadership Forum series at 7:30 a.m. on April 23 at the Spokane Convention Center. “Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney” will also cover topics such as leadership and diplomacy.

  • Spokane Religious Leaders Address Faith Myths

    Jan 15, 2025 | favs.news | Emma Ledbetter

    News story by Emma Ledbetter | FāVS NewsA survey found Americans hold several myths about people of faith and their political positions, including wrongly believing that faith is all about politics and that religious Americans are intolerant.

  • Idaho for All combats racism 'boldly for good’

    Sep 2, 2024 | favs.news | Emma Ledbetter

    News story by Emma Ledbetter | FāVS NewsIn the wake of a string of alarming racist incidents, a coalition of North Idaho women is taking a stand. They launched a grassroots movement to transform their community into a beacon of inclusivity and tolerance. The group, Idaho for All, formed after a man driving a truck reportedly stopped and yelled racial slurs at the University of Utah Women’s Basketball team when they were staying in Coeur d’Alene for the NCAA Tournament in March.

  • The Fig Tree Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Spring Events

    Mar 5, 2024 | favs.news | Emma Ledbetter

    News Story by Emma Ledbetter | FāVS NewsThe Fig Tree, a Spokane-based ecumenical newspaper, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this spring with a slate of events including a lunch, breakfast-time benefit and gala dinner. Organizers hope to raise $42,000 from the events to fund the publication and its resource directory, website and a new podcast.

  • EWU to Host Discussion about Racism in Liberal Groups

    Nov 15, 2023 | spokanefavs.com | Emma Ledbetter

    News Story by Emma Ledbetter | FāVS NewsEastern Washington University is hosting a discussion about racism and classism on Thursday, featuring a lecture by Angie Beeman, who will speak about her recent book “How Liberals Silence Racial and Class Oppression.”Beeman, an associate professor in the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College-CUNY, studied various scenarios in which progressives avoid talking about racism due to discomfort or fear.

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Emma Ledbetter
Emma Ledbetter @missemma26
19 Oct 22

RT @PhilMixter: I want so desperately to make a joke about teaching #sciencewriting 😬 #scicomm @NicoleKelp @missemma26

Emma Ledbetter
Emma Ledbetter @missemma26
19 Oct 22

RT @PhilMixter: #WriteSTEM opening last night drew students with diverse #sciencewriting needs! Hoping we can form a peer community that su…

Emma Ledbetter
Emma Ledbetter @missemma26
11 Oct 22

Today is a big day! I've been working with @PhilMixter and two other awesome faculty members to start a STEM Writing Center. We launch virtually and in Pullman this evening! Students can bring assignments for STEM classes to get writing help. Read more: https://t.co/EODU8P4sfe