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Becky Tallent

An award-winning journalist and public relation professional, Rebecca "Becky" Tallent was a journalism faculty member at the University of Idaho for 13 years before her retirement in 2019. Tallent earned her B.A. and M.Ed. degrees in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma and her Educational Doctorate in Mass Communications from Oklahoma State University. She is of Cherokee descent and is a member of both the Indigenous Journalists Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. She and her husband, Roger Saunders, live in Moscow, Idaho, with their two cats.
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DOD religious list change sparks anger, charge of religious preference

A columnist argues the DOD's decision to reduce its list of recognized faith groups threatens religious liberty and raises concerns.
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Why Trump’s AI messiah image and papal feud should alarm Christians

A controversial AI-generated image depicting Donald Trump as a Christ-like figure draws backlash from Christian leaders and raises concerns about faith.
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The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions of American voters

Analysis of the SAVE Act shows how new citizenship requirements could disenfranchise voters, even as studies find voter fraud is extremely rare.
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I moved to Idaho and lost my faith community. FāVS News helped me find my way back.

A FāVS News board member shares how local religion journalism helped her find community after moving from Oklahoma to Idaho — and why she gives every year."
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Social media is hurting teens and adults — here’s what we can do about it

As misinformation and online attacks grow, concerns rise about social media’s mental health impact on teens and adults.
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Why tribes are telling members to carry tribal ID cards during ICE raids

Tribal leaders across the U.S. warn Indigenous citizens to carry ID after ICE detained Native Americans, raising concerns about sovereignty and rights.
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FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home threatens press freedom

The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home sends a chilling message about press freedom and why independent journalism remains essential.
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