I was absolutely taken with the clothing choices of many of the ranchers I met one evening at a high-tension community meeting about the occupation. Many had just come from work; but time and care had gone into every choice.
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Fun fact: The idea for this story began in Harney County, Ore., when I was covering the Bundy occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/05/us/stock-show-denver-photos.html …
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Since then, I've paid close attention to the way many people I meet literally wear their pride on their sleeves.
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This guy, for example, is a cattle rancher who I met while covering Greg Gianforte's bid for Congress. He had his cattle brand embroidered on his clothing.pic.twitter.com/flykY8daMj
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Of course, clothing can also be political. Patagonia has taken strong stances on public lands. In wearing that brand, does an individual automatically make a statement?
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