Ray Ring
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Brave 'yellowbellies' served the West well
In Smoke Jumping on the Western Fire Line, Mark Matthews tells the story of the conscientious objectors who pioneered smokejumping to fight Western forest fires during World War II
by Ray Ring, Oct 16, 2006 -
News from the gas fields
Roughneck is a two-year-old monthly devoted to covering the oil and gas industry in Sublette County, Wyoming
by Ray Ring, Oct 02, 2006 -
Will Montanans reject their bagman?
Even Montanans critical of Sen. Conrad Burns admit he’s a genius at bringing home the pork – a fact that may make it harder for his Democratic challenger, Jon Tester, in the November election.
by Ray Ring, Sep 18, 2006 -
Fractures on the right
National pundits say the nation’s political parties are moving toward the extremes, but in the West, Republicans – unhappy with some far-right politicians – seem to be heading back to the middle.
by Ray Ring, Sep 18, 2006 -
'I call (regulations) land stealing ...'
Dorothy English weighs in on the pros – and cons – of Oregon’s Measure 37
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
Taking Liberties
The Western states are home to a stealth campaign by libertarians who – under the guise of reforming eminent domain – are out to destroy all land-use planning through "takings" ballot initiatives
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
Stealth campaigns threaten our democracy
The writer says stealth libertarian campaigns seek to hamstring government
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
'I hope other states don't do this ...'
Renee Ross weighs in on the pros – and cons – of Oregon’s Measure 37
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
'Great recreation value ... and great economic value...'
Jim Miller weighs in on the pros – and cons – of Oregon’s Measure 37
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
Takings campaigns around the West
A detailed graph sums up the status of the current "takings’ initiative campaigns in six Western states
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
'I kick myself for being so naive...'
Ted Schroeder weighs in on the pros – and cons – of Oregon’s Measure 37
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
'It's clear out of control ...'
Bill Roses weigh in on the pros – and cons – of Oregon’s Measure 37
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
Magic Valley Uprising
An unusual grassroots coalition of citizen activists stops a coal-fired merchant power plant from being built in Idaho’s Magic Valley
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2006 -
The push is on for 'clean coal'
Led by California, Western states are encouraging the energy industry to move toward cleaner coal technology
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2006 -
Meet Idaho's Revolutionaries
In their own words, some of the Magic Valley citizens who fought the Sempra coal plant describe the uprising and how they got involved in it
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2006 -
Stargazer aims his scopes at gas industry
Astronomer Perry Walker uses his stargazing tools and skills to work with the oil and gas industry to prevent air pollution in Wyoming
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2006 -
President Bush nailed it: Our real addiction is to oil
The writer figures that the oil and gas industry wants marijuana to be legal
by Ray Ring, Apr 03, 2006 -
Snowy middle ground
Wilderness advocates and snowmobile enthusiasts are working together in Montana to find enough room in the landscape to accommodate both their passions
by Ray Ring, Mar 06, 2006 -
Hunters could free Yellowstone bison
The writer decries the state-sponsored slaughter of Yellowstone’s bison and calls on hunters to get political
by Ray Ring, Feb 06, 2006 -
Urban planning — with a wild touch
Practical Ecology for Planners, Developers and Citizens and Nature-Friendly Communties are two new handbooks on innovative land-use planning and habitat protection
by Ray Ring, Feb 06, 2006
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