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Ken Layne, formerly of Wonkette, now publishes the Desert Oracle
Former political blogger Ken Layne left Wonkette in his rearview mirror to return to his beloved Southwest and start the Desert Oracle.
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The Desert Oracle’s founder, editor, chief writer and deliveryman Ken Layne discusses aliens with Lisa O’Toole as he drops off copies in Twentynine Palms, Calif.
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Jane Smith, owner of the 29 Palms Inn, bought 192 copies of Layne’s quarterly to give to her guests.
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Layne takes a break in Wonder Valley, Calif. He covered more than 100 miles that day while visiting desert communities and delivering his quarterly.
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Desert Oracle’s second issue, with a likeness of Edward Abbey, author of “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness,” on the cover.
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