Raymond B. Wrabley Jr. teaches courses in American government and politics at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown. His research has focused on federal environmental policies that govern public lands — national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas. He also has experience in public media, most recently working for German Public Radio.

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