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Anna Bird

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Oregon Town Has Sympathy for Militia

No one in Burns seems to support the armed takeover of a federal building, but a few said they’re glad it’s started a debate.

Anna Bird

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Welcome to Wingnut Woodstock

Ammon Bundy’s band of Oregon militiamen includes a vet who wears ‘F**k Islam’ T-shirts and men who say they’re ready to stay for months.

Kate Briquelet

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