by Rich Wandschneider | Jan 12, 2016 | 1493 papal bull, Doctrine of Discovery, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Indian treaties, joint occupancy, Malheur Wildlife Refuge, Northern Paiute, Oregon territory
I’ve been wondering where to start in understanding the Bundys and the militia takeover of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge—and I keep getting pushed back in time and place. My journey started with the obvious—the Paiutes, but it didn’t take me long to get to the Pope!Let...