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Bear Spray Is A Placebo
On Wednesday, search and rescue crews in Glacier National Park located the body of a missing hiker. A statement reads , “His injuries are consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter.” Rumor has it that an empty can of bear spray was found alongside the body. Given the overwhelming presence of the message that bear spray is more effective than firearms, I think it’s reasonable to draw the conclusion that it wasn’t a grizzly bear that killed the man, it was disinformation. If there’s one thing that sparks more controversy than guns in this country, it’s our ability to exist alongside lar
May 8, 2026
What The New York Times Gets Wrong About Montana’s Bison
The purpose of the Republican Party is to steal from working Americans and give to billionaires. And nowhere is that more evident than in eastern Montana, which was this week covered by The New York Times . You see, the Trump administration is ordering some rich people’s private bison herd off public land, in order to convince some poor cattle farmers that they work in their interest. Promise I’m about to make this make sense. Here’s a gift link to the paywalled NYTimes story. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming
May 6, 2026
Doug Burgum’s Big Week
Interior Secretary throws park rangers under the bus, and other important developments on public land
Apr 24, 2026