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Aaron Hedge

Aaron Hedge writes about Christian dominionism and environmental issues in and around Spokane. He’s led local coverage of several important local stories, including the fallout from Mayor Nadine Woodward’s appearance at an anti-queer worship concert, the resignation of a gay teacher in Mead and water contamination on the West Plains. He has a master's in creative writing from Eastern Washington University and a master's in environmental studies from Prescott College. He started teaching journalism classes at Gonzaga University this fall.
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Central Washington

‘Stronger Men’ are coming to the Gorge Amphitheater

A new Christian men's conference at the Gorge Amphitheatre is drawing attention for its focus on masculinity, faith, leadership.
Commentary

Persecution, Inc.: Inside The Pursuit’s Spokane expansion

A new Spokane megachurch tied to Christian nationalist networks is drawing scrutiny from neighbors and media amid rapid growth and mounting tensions.
Eastern Washington

Matt Shea resurrects bogeymen with anti-Muslim, communist rhetoric

Former Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea, once ousted over extremism claims, is touring the U.S. with allies of Michael Flynn pushing anti-Muslim messages.
Eastern Washington

The six degrees of an embattled charismatic ministry

After Bethel Church cut ties with a disgraced prophet, scrutiny turns to Spokane’s On Fire Ministry and its connections to the New Apostolic Reformation.
Local News

The battle for Moscow, Idaho’s identity

Locals in Moscow, Idaho reject Christian nationalist influence, showing a community far more progressive than national media suggests.
Eastern Washington

Initiatives to erode student privacy are pushed by a WA think tank led by a SpoVal pastor

A Spokane-area leader urges support for initiatives limiting transgender rights and student privacy, sparking statewide debate over gender policy, schools and faith.
Commentary

Charlie Kirk’s Pacific Northwest ground game

How Gavan Spies and Turning Point USA Faith helped drive a national Christian nationalist movement—and whitewash Charlie Kirk’s legacy after his death.
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