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Background on the ‘Audubon’ Legacy

Background on the ‘Audubon’ Legacy

Painting by John Syme (Public Domain). The past few years has seen a proliferation of pieces re-examining the legacy of John James Audubon and his suitability as namesake for a bird conservation network. The following is sampling of writings from around the country....
Common Objections to Removing “Audubon”

Common Objections to Removing “Audubon”

Sundaes Outside in Rainier Beach (photo by Glenn Nelson) Compiled by the Equity & Justice Committee: Q. The National Audubon Society already is financing a process about our namesake; why don’t we just wait and see what it produces? The clear-cut racism associated...