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Jon Letman
Jon Letman is an independent freelance journalist in Hawaii.
Jon writes about politics, the environment, and the impact of militarism and arms in the Asia-Pacific region. His reporting examines how human rights and the environment are affected by military bases, testing, training, and U.S. foreign policy with a focus on Pacific islands and East Asia. He has written for The Diplomat, The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, The Daily Beast, National Geographic, and others.
Follow him on Twitter at @jonletman.
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December 01, 2016
Asia’s Indigenous Voices: Defending Sacred Lands
By Jon Letman
From Borneo to Kyrgyzstan, Asia’s indigenous peoples link environmental conservation and preservation of their heritage.
August 29, 2016
Guam: Where the US Military Is Revered and Reviled
By Jon Letman
As the U.S. military plans to nearly double its presence on Guam, indigenous people say "no more."
June 30, 2016
Marshall Islands: Facing a Sea of Changes
By Jon Letman
El Niño brought drought and warmer waters to a Micronesian nation already facing a slew of environmental threats.
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