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A History of Violence
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April 29, 2019

In this issue, we take a look at the dark and hidden history of California's missions: the impact the system had on Indigenous peoples there. We also analyze New Mexico's Energy Transition Act, examine shareholder power to curb climate change, highlight Oregonian efforts to watch for oil trains, and investigate the nationwide problem of racism against Native athletes, coaches and fans. We travel to Santa Fe, where schoolchildren learn about inequity the hard way, discuss the important ways trees connect us all, and we revisit the historic cries of “socialism” that rose amid the establishment of public lands.

Feature

Indigenous educators fight for an accurate history of California
Indigenous educators fight for an accurate history of California
The Golden State is ignoring a history of violence against Native Americans.
Allison Herrera April 29, 2019 From the print edition

Current

New Mexico’s ‘mini’ Green New Deal, dissected
New Mexico’s ‘mini’ Green New Deal, dissected
The Energy Transition Act could be a model for ambitious policies of the future.
Jonathan Thompson Analysis March 25, 2019 From the print edition
Can the tools of capitalism curb climate change?
Can the tools of capitalism curb climate change?
Investors are pushing companies to reckon with their environmental impacts.
Carl Segerstrom March 27, 2019 From the print edition
Native American athletes and fans face ongoing racism
Native American athletes and fans face ongoing racism
The U.S. has seen a rise in hate crimes, but data shows that bigotry is a constant in Indian Country.
Kalen Goodluck April 10, 2019 From the print edition
As oil trains roll into Portland, city residents keep watch
As oil trains roll into Portland, city residents keep watch
Without state oversight, activists step up to monitor the traffic in their own backyards.
Carl Segerstrom March 13, 2019 From the print edition

Editor's Note

Question the myths that shape America
Question the myths that shape America
And remember that what your teachers told you is likely wrong.
Tristan Ahtone April 29, 2019 From the print edition

Essays

In Santa Fe, children learn the ABCs of inequity
In Santa Fe, children learn the ABCs of inequity
Where students reside and where schools thrive highlights an opportunity gap in New Mexico’s capital.
Shannon Whitney Perspective March 11, 2019 From the print edition

Perspective

Critics of the Green New Deal rail against socialism. We’ve seen this before.
Critics of the Green New Deal rail against socialism. We’ve seen this before.
In the 1930s, nationalizing forests was labeled ‘socialist.’
Adam M. Sowards Perspective April 5, 2019 From the print edition

Book Reviews

What trees can teach us
What trees can teach us
Community and relationships are an integral part of arbor life.
Sarah Gilman April 29, 2019 From the print edition

Heard Around the West

Wreckreation; snowmobile danger; a subdued vacuum
Wreckreation; snowmobile danger; a subdued vacuum
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Betsy Marston April 29, 2019 From the print edition

Dear Friends

Yodelers, goats, promotions and other surprises
Yodelers, goats, promotions and other surprises
Two of our editors advance, and HCN wins an award for Best Energy and Environment Writing.
Jessica Kutz April 29, 2019 From the print edition

Letters

What about the real criminals?
Michael Edwards April 29, 2019 From the print edition
Curious critters
Sally Cuffin April 29, 2019 From the print edition
The whole rodeo thing
Andrew Melnykovych April 29, 2019 From the print edition
Good will and heartbreak
Katie Larsell April 29, 2019 From the print edition
High Country News Classifieds