historical

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“And it’s great to see that she’s doing it in a historical context that’s getting more people to care about wolves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The historical record suggests it won’t turn out differently.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"The inconsistency of positions throughout the administration is pretty unique; there's not really a historical analogue that I can think of," Min said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Any move to proceed could face political resistance given competing budget priorities and the site's current status as a major tourism and historical landmark.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In large part, this is due to the quality of the available historical sources.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock