How do animal rights campaigns affect life in rural America?
In this week’s Champions of Rural America, we take you to Capitol Hill, where the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a panel discussion called “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing.”
The conversation focused on the growing impact of animal rights groups on farmers, ranchers, and outdoor lifestyles.
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