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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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Biden’s historic apology to Native Americans for boarding schools is a welcome first step

President Biden offers a heartfelt apology to Native American tribes for the abuse suffered at Indian boarding schools. Learn more about this historic moment.
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State senator’s claims of a racism-free Idaho clash with reality

A response to an Idaho state senator's denial of racism, examining hate crime statistics, personal experiences, and subtle forms of discrimination in Idaho while calling for greater understanding between communities.
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In a world of misinformation: Tools for the ethical truth-seeker

The importance of fact checking in the age of misinformation. Don't let fake news or half-truths deceive you. Verify before sharing.
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Project 2025’s education plan is a poor bet

Project 2025's education proposals threaten to dismantle public education, widen opportunity gaps, and reverse decades of progress. Learn how this plan could impact vulnerable communities and undermine democratic values by reverting to pre-1960s educational inequalities.
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Bibles in schools secularize the sacred

Becky Tallent explores the controversy of bibles in schools. She writes about the balance between religious freedom and the potential implications of teaching the Bible in public schools.
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Foolishness As a Mirror

Explore the ancient spiritual concept of "holy fools" - eccentric figures who renounced worldly possessions to challenge society's norms and promote deeper faith across religions like Christianity, Eastern Orthodox, and more. Discover their radical role.
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Apology from U.S. Catholic bishops falls short for traumatized Indigenous families

Learn about the U.S. Catholic bishops' apology for the mistreatment of Indigenous families in American Indian boarding schools and how little it matters.
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