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Regarding “The co-opting of cowboy poetry” (April 2024), the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering does draw many attendees who appreciate the culture but may not work on ranches. But that’s OK. Given the urban-rural divide in the U.S., it is important to
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All-lady Seal-hunting Crew
An exploration of living in direct relationship with the land, water, plants and animals in and around Uŋalaqłiq (Unalakleet), on the west coast of what’s now called Alaska. I HEARD DAD yell something to me from the shore. “What?” I hollered back. “P