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Once introduced as a hippie journalist who believes a dance party can solve any problem. Reporting from Pakistan, Mississippi, Arkansas and Standing Rock. Mostly at VICE. Feminist. Travel notes & photography from Iceland, Mexico, Italy & around. Sometimes talking about music & stuff that would interest Gen-X -cusp- millennials.

Arkansas's own Palin knock-off

My cover story for last week's Arkansas Times:

She's about 5'4" with blonde-streaked hair and, on some days, bottle-tan skin. She supports conceal and carry rights, touts Christianity on Facebook, makes public appearances in polyester blend and employs phrases like "gotcha" when presiding over city council meetings. Once she juggled a dual management role, overseeing both her daughter's swim team and her husband's business. She spends her days composing termination letters for directors of city departments and peppering city hall with GOP figureheads. Dollar Store buzz is she's got her sights on the mansion. No, not the Hurricane Lake mansion.

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