Reflecting on the life of an iconic Native American who never revealed his true name.
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A tribal coalition wins a monument for Bears Ears
While consensus supporting a designation grew, many Utah politicians argued that the president’s action is an abuse of power.
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How a federal land transfer could give California its key to secession
Fundamental changes in federal land ownership could become more politically feasible than ever.
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What to do if you’re angry about ‘our new corporate overlords’
Regard your wallet as your daily voting booth.
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Who is Ryan Zinke, really?
Trump’s Interior secretary pick set high standards for himself, but his lofty promises to rural voters are a problem.
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5 reasons to be optimistic about climate change
Recent accomplishments have paved a way forward for environmental progress.
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‘May the flock be with you’
History repeats itself on the poisonous waters of the Berkeley Pit.
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How Oregon predicted Trump’s partisan politics more than a decade ago
Timber communities gave way to right-wing nostalgia and a wave of progressive populism.
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What Trump’s Interior Secretary pick could mean for tribes
Rep. Ryan Zinke has long listened to Montana tribes, but environmentalists say he tilts in favor of extractive industry.
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How to keep independent bookstores alive
We need bookstores that answer only to their communities.
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An argument against fish hatcheries
‘Planting fish’ doesn’t solve the problems that led to the need to plant them in the first place.
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It’s not the Wild West anymore. Look before you shoot.
Carrying a gun in the backcountry isn’t the issue—responsible use is.
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In the decision on Standing Rock, ghosts from the past
The federal government’s decision on Dakota Access pipeline could signal a shift in U.S.-tribal relations.
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What’s in a name? An Alaska town finds out.
The city of Barrow sheds its conquest-era name for one from Iñupiaq culture: Utqiaġvik.
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A new journalism, past fear-mongering
Reporting solutions is a form of resistance in its own right.
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Bears Ears: Correcting an off-base argument
In the debate over a national monument, don’t be swayed by myths.
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How to fix exclusive resort towns
It’s time to rethink urbanization in mountain communities.
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A showdown at Standing Rock is coming
Army Corps orders evacuation, but support for protesters swells.
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Trump’s promises are empty when it comes to energy
Will laid-off energy workers get their jobs back? No. Regulations have nothing to do with this bust.