Reflections on a seminal Western author, years after his death.
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Why desalination alone won’t water the West
Regardless of supposed Trump backing, the process is complicated and expensive.
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Why keep the Salton Sea?
A history of the manmade — and now essential — inland ocean.
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The land of rain
Storms have drenched California. But they hardly compared to the storms of 1862.
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7 things you need to know about Navajo Generating Station’s 2019 closure
The West’s coal giant is going down.
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When the power of protest works
Organized dissent helped kill Rep. Chaffetz’s public-lands transfer bill.
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ICE raids confirm worst fears of young immigrants
Immigration sweeps are having a chilling effect on Dreamers, key leaders in the California resistance.
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Lessons from the first week of the Bundy standoff trial
Checking in on jury selection and opening statements.
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‘Unbranded’ character responds to accusation of ‘mustang neglect’
Ben Masters rebukes a recent opinion piece on his 2015 documentary.
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Make America sane again: Impeach Trump
An argument for getting Donald Trump out of the White House.
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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.
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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.
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Western states react to Trump’s immigration travel ban
At least eight Republican Congressmen have broken with their party line in opposition.
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How to share confidential news tips with HCN
A guide to sharing sensitive information with our newsroom.
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In Wyoming, a cautious public lands victory
Grassroots efforts to fight land transfer bills have succeeded — for now.