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Why the court 'victory' for Malheur militants was anything but

  • Written by Peter Walker, Professor of Geography, University of Oregon

Ammon Bundy lost. This might sound strange in light of many recent headlines pronouncing the stunning acquittals of Bundy and his six codefendants in a federal court, as well as Bundy’s own triumphal statements following the verdicts.

Nevertheless, by the measure of Bundy’s own stated goals, his occupation of the Malheur National...

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