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Historically and today, secessionist movements in the Northwestern U.S. have had a particularly rural character. Here are a few recent examples.

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Above: State of Jefferson themed merchandise for sale in a Colusa County restaurant.

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Above: A pack of gray wolves scavenge on the remains of an elk left by hunters during the elk reduction program along the border of Grand Teton National Park.

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