Jonathan Thompson Speaks About US Sagebrush Movement

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Mon, 02/08/2016 - 12:00am
Jonathan Thompson Speaks About US Sagebrush Movement
Armed militia leader Ammon Bundy took over a federal facility in Burns, Oregon with a troop of volunteers on January 2nd. But his agenda goes beyond empowering farmers.
Far from just advocating for small rural businesses and families, Bundy has also spoken up on behalf of the auto industry, big pharma and the financial sector.
Air Cascadia’s Chris Andreae spoke this morning with Jonathan Thompson, senior editor of High Country News, about the role federal agents played there and continue to play.
The paper has detailed the intricate connections between politicians and conservative activists around the country that led up to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge takeover.

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