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Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to the border; Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk adverse consequences; Jackson's office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime; Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas; MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI.

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Trump's pardons of January 6th participants spark mixed reactions, federal DEI suspensions raise equity concerns, diversity in medicine faces challenges post-affirmative action and Citizens United continues to amplify big money in politics.

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Winter blues? Alaskans cure theirs at the Cordova Iceworm Festival, Trump's energy plans will impact rural folks, legislation in Virginia aims to ensure rural communities get adequate EV charging stations, and a retreat for BIPOC women earns rave reviews.

Kathleen Shannon

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Kathleen Shannon (she/her) is an audio producer and writer who’s reported in camouflage, wildland fire pants, crampons and other specialized gear. She has worked at Montana Public Radio, KDNK Community Radio in Colorado and has done freelance reporting, producing and editing for various podcasts. She earned her MA in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism from the University of Montana in Missoula, where she still lives and explores the mountains.


Honors and Awards: 2022 Crown Reporting Fellow, 2020 Award of Excellence from the Colorado Broadcasters Association

Languages Spoken: English

Topic Expertise: climate, Tribal issues, wildlife management, public lands, food systems, housing, agriculture, MMIW

Local Expertise: Rocky Mountain Region

Location: Missoula, MT

Demographic Expertise: rural, Tribal nations

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