Immigration sweeps are having a chilling effect on Dreamers, key leaders in the California resistance.
ICE raids confirm worst fears of young immigrants
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Lessons from the first week of the Bundy standoff trial
Checking in on jury selection and opening statements.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Latest: Senators aim to revive rural funding
In the meantime, states tighten their belts.
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‘Unbranded’ character responds to accusation of ‘mustang neglect’
Ben Masters rebukes a recent opinion piece on his 2015 documentary.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Outdoor rec industry defends public lands
Utah’s delegation tries to roll back protections, riling a conservation-minded outdoors cohort.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Where wildlife is up against the wall
Donald Trump’s proposed border wall would devastate migrating animals.
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Make America sane again: Impeach Trump
An argument for getting Donald Trump out of the White House.
Posted inMarch 20, 2017: The Tree Ring
Where the wild things swim — again
In a borderlands river, improved water quality allows an endangered fish to return.
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A place for artists on public lands
The connection between art and the American landscape offers new ways to advocate for lands.
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Army Corps drops further DAPL environmental review
The reversal was expected following Trump’s executive order.
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Journalist arrested amid Dakota Access protests
Jenni Monet’s jailing raises concerns about press freedom and the First Amendment.
Posted in2017
Drop excessive charges against journalist Jenni Monet
High Country News objects to the arrest of and excessive charges made against the Native American journalist.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Latest: Participants in Nevada water hustle found guilty
The charges include criminal conspiracy and trespass.
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The contradictions at the heart of the fight over methane rules
Why does industry oppose federal restrictions on emissions but aid states’ efforts?
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What to read to prepare for the Bundys’ Nevada trial
The first of a trio of trials related to the 2014 standoff has started.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
Will Big Rec leave Utah?; a heroic rescue; an ambling lynx
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
Trump on energy; Obamacare numbers; guerilla archiving
HCN.org news in brief.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
Toward understanding
I subscribed to HCN in the ’80s and ’90s. I enjoyed it because at that time HCN seemed to be somewhat more balanced. I can remember articles about farmers and others who were profiled positively for protecting the environment, yet still retaining farming as their livelihood. I find no balance at all in today’s HCN. […]
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
The Grand Canyon, like you’ve never seen it
An artist’s connection to the landscape through her paintings.