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Claim Text: Ben Ryder Howe's father belonged to a wave of American anthropologists who, in the wake of the 1960s, saw themselves as not simply studying their subjects but standing with them against imperialism and colonialism.
Simplified Text: Ben Ryder Howe's father, James, was part of a group of American anthropologists after the 1960s who aimed to support their subjects against imperialism and colonialism, rather than just studying them.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "1960s" }
Subject Tags: Biography Colonialism Anthropology Social Movements
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 3:34 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 3:34 AM (2 weeks ago)

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They Kept Outsiders Away for 500 Years. Their World Is About to Change.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/magazine/darien-gap-road-panama-colombia.html

Ben Ryder Howe, a contributor to The Times, is known for documenting migration, armed conflict, and the environment in Latin America. He is also the author of several photo books.

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