Tracy Simmons

Pullman

Reporter and Editor at SpokaneFAVS

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

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Jewish Family Services to host annual benefit brunch May 18

1 week ago | favs.news | Tracy Simmons

News Brief by Tracy Simmons | FāVS NewsSpokane Area Jewish Family Services will host the Julie Morris Memorial Benefit Brunch on May 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hemmingson Center Ballroom. The annual fundraiser supports services for individuals and families in need, including transportation assistance, rent and utility aid and socialization programs for seniors. “JFS serves people from all backgrounds in the greater Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area.
How to heal eco-anxiety with Buddhist principles of interdependence

1 week ago | favs.news | Tracy Simmons

Commentary by Tracy Simmons | FāVS NewsIn my backyard, life unfolds in small but meaningful ways. My wife and I tend vegetable gardens, care for aging chickens (10 years old!), harvest rainwater and recently welcomed our first honeybees. These modest actions anchor me during uncertain environmental times. I recently spoke about this in Spokane for an Earth Day vigil organized by Faith Leaders and Leaders of Consciousness. I explained how my connection to conservation runs deeper than my yard.
Moscow community organizes follow-up event to address religious extremism in Idaho

1 week ago | idahocapitalsun.com | Tracy Simmons

by Tracy Simmons, Idaho Capital Sun May 5, 2025 This story was first published by FāVS News on April 30, 2025. In May Palouse organizations will be hosting “United in Community: Coming Together for Our Community and Democracy,” a follow-up event to the recent United Against Hate Summit with podcaster Heath Druzin. The May 17 event requires registration as attendance is limited. Those interested can register at online.
Faith and Values: Improve climate anxiety by channeling emotions into community action

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Tracy Simmons

In my backyard, life unfolds in small but meaningful ways. My wife and I tend vegetable gardens, care of aging chickens (10 years old!), harvest rainwater and recently welcomed our first honeybees. These modest actions anchor me during uncertain environmental times. I recently spoke about this in Spokane for an Earth Day vigil organized by Faith Leaders and Leaders of Consciousness. I explained how my connection to conservation runs deeper than my yard.
Moscow community organizes follow-up event to address religious extremism in Idaho

1 week ago | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Tracy Simmons

Heath Druzin (center) is applauded by panelists on Dec. 17, 2024, at the "United Against Hate Summit." (Photo by Tracy Simmons/FāVS News)This story was first published by FāVS News on April 30, 2025. In May Palouse organizations will be hosting “United in Community: Coming Together for Our Community and Democracy,” a follow-up event to the recent United Against Hate Summit with podcaster Heath Druzin. The May 17 event requires registration as attendance is limited.
Moscow community organized follow-up event to address religious extremism

2 weeks ago | favs.news | Tracy Simmons

News Brief by Tracy Simmons | FāVS NewsIn May Palouse organizations will be hosting “United in Community: Coming Together for Our Community and Democracy,” a follow-up event to the recent United Against Hate Summit with podcaster Heath Druzin. The May 17 event requires registration as attendance is limited. Those interested can register at online.
RNA Inspires New Voices, Echoing My Own Beginnings

1 month ago | religionunplugged.com | Tracy Simmons

(OPINION) “I blinked my eyes and in an instant, decades had passed,” wrote poet John Mark Green. I felt that this week while attending the annual Religion News Association (RNA) conference in Arlington, Virginia. At a professor’s nudge, I first attended a conference in the early 2000s. I don’t remember what city it was in, or even the exact year.I do remember how awkward it felt. I stood shyly by myself — away from the religion reporters I admired so much — when I should have been networking.
Political activist Charlie Kirk announces plans to come to WSU

1 month ago | favs.news | Tracy Simmons

News Brief by Tracy Simmons | FāVS NewsCharlie Kirk, a controversial conservative political activist, announced on Facebook that he’ll be visiting the Washington State University campus this month. Kirk, who openly supports Christian nationalism, is the co-founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit aimed at promoting free-market principles, limited government and fiscal responsibility among high school and college students through campus activism and educational outreach.
RNA inspires new voices, echoing my own beginnings

1 month ago | favs.news | Tracy Simmons

Commentary by Tracy Simmons | FāVS News“I blinked my eyes and in an instant, decades had passed,” wrote poet John Mark Green. I felt that this week while attending the annual Religion News Association (RNA) conference in Arlington, Virginia. At a professor’s nudge, I first attended a conference in the early 2000s. I don’t remember what city it was in, or even the exact year.I do remember how awkward it felt.
Faith and Values: Conference is a reminder that journalism is about community

1 month ago | spokesman.com | Tracy Simmons

“I blinked my eyes and in an instant, decades had passed,” poet John Mark Green wrote. I felt that this week while attending the annual Religion News Association conference in Arlington, Virginia. At a professor’s nudge, I first attended a conference in the early 2000s. I don’t remember what city it was in, or even the exact year. I do remember how awkward it felt. I stood shyly by myself – away from the religion reporters I admired so much – when I should have been networking.

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17 Apr 25

Busy day for us - covering @charliekirk11 on the @WSUPullman campus https://t.co/tItHWHFHAO

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15 Apr 25

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. https://t.co/PWABj7AcbB #EidRecognition https://t.co/GNTGl4JmGJ

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Articles

Jewish Family Services to host annual benefit brunch May 18

How to heal eco-anxiety with Buddhist principles of interdependence

Moscow community organizes follow-up event to address religious extremism in Idaho

Faith and Values: Improve climate anxiety by channeling emotions into community action

Moscow community organizes follow-up event to address religious extremism in Idaho

Moscow community organized follow-up event to address religious extremism

RNA Inspires New Voices, Echoing My Own Beginnings

Political activist Charlie Kirk announces plans to come to WSU

RNA inspires new voices, echoing my own beginnings

Faith and Values: Conference is a reminder that journalism is about community

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