Two Weeks in the West
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Two Weeks in the West
Reefer politics
The West leads the way on medical marijuana.
by Ray Ring, Mar 08, 2010 -
Two Weeks in the West
Turnover at the top
Many environmental groups are seeing a changing of the guard, epitomized by 38-year-old activist Mike Brune's new job as head of the Sierra Club.
by Ray Ring , Feb 21, 2010 -
Two Weeks in the West
Supreme beings
The Supreme Court's precedent-overturning ruling allowing more corporate money in politics raises the possibility that it plans to tackle the Commerce Clause next.
by Ray Ring , Feb 10, 2010 -
Two Weeks in the West
Poltertics, 2010
"They're ba-a-ackk!": Enviro-boogeymen return from the dead as Republicans like Richard Pombo seek a comeback.
by Sarah Gilman , Jan 26, 2010 -
Two Weeks in the West
The EPA rides again
Under Lisa Jackson, the Environmental Protection Agency swings into action, much to the dismay of ranchers and industry.
by Jodi Peterson, Jan 12, 2010 -
Two Weeks in the West
The federal energy two-step
Oil and gas companies are furious with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, but environmentalists wonder if he’ll go far enough in restraining the industry.
by Ray Ring, Dec 17, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
'The West's Biggest Bully' gets his
Controversial right-wing "shock jock" John Stokes loses his Montana radio station in a battle over bankruptcy.
by Ray Ring, Dec 01, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Frack 2, Scene 1
New York City fights drilling in its watershed, and even some energy executives say the industry needs to be more transparent about the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
by Sarah Gilman, Nov 17, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Interior scandal: Rated G(reen)
Recent scandals at the Interior Department – this time involving environmentalists – pale in magnitude (and luridness) compared to the agency's dalliances with industry.
by Jonathan Thompson, Nov 09, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Indians vs. Greens?
In a controversial resolution, Hopi and Navajo politicians have told environmentalists – including grassroots Indian groups – that they are not welcome on the Rez.
by Jonathan Thompson, Oct 19, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Parties 'R' Some Of Us
Despite the economic slump, Western party-throwing companies are doing well, especially when it comes to throwing fancy weddings.
by Ray Ring, Oct 12, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Our best idea
A family trip out West in 1959, when he was 9 years old, inspired Dayton Duncan to make a new documentary series with Ken Burns, called The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
by Ray Ring , Sep 13, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
The new Third World
While some Americans fight over healthcare reform, others line up at dawn to receive free care at a temporary clinic in Los Angeles.
by Ray Ring , Aug 26, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
Affirmative actions
Three recent Obama nominations draw flak from environmentalists.
by Ray Ring, Aug 17, 2009 -
Two Weeks in the West
The same old Sen. Reid?
Year after year, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has stood squarely in the path of every attempt to reform the 1872 Mining Law. Plus: The Energy Department wants to dump tons of deadly mercury, most likely in the West.
by Ray Ring , Aug 03, 2009
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