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Topics: Politics, Legislation
Beliefs: Interfaith
Tags: #medaywa, same-sex marriage license washington twitter, same-sex marriage licenses washington, same-sex marriage washington

Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons serves as the editor and community manager of SpokaneFAVS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication. She’s reported on religion for about a decade and has written for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas and Connecticut. Over the y...
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  1. Sam Fletcher | Dec 6, 2012 | 4:15pm

    This is awesome! I’m so glad the people of Washington voted on the right side of history.

  2. Lisa | Dec 7, 2012 | 10:58am

    I know that Bethany, your photographer, was at the courthouse takingpics as well. Will we get to see her pics soon?

  3. Tracy Simmons | Dec 7, 2012 | 11:08am

    Soon, I hope! Just waiting on her to finish editing her photos :)

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