Will laid-off energy workers get their jobs back? No. Regulations have nothing to do with this bust.
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How an ‘awakened giant’ used its power on Election Day
In the West, Latino voters did turn out—just not the way analysts expected.
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In a divided town, what to do after a polarizing election
If you were shocked by the election results, you should step outside of your silo.
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Election roundup: What happened in the West
A rundown of the West’s political shifts and ballot measures.
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Environmental leaders mourn Trump’s win and prepare for battle
GOP leaders see Trump’s triumph as mandate to promote fossil fuels.
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The blind hope of the energy field Trump voter
The president-elect is sure to roll back regulations, but he won’t end the oil and gas bust.
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A roundup of the high-stakes climate races
For the climate-interested voter, these are the Western races to watch on Tuesday.
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How can we protect our National Parks? Here’s an idea.
Maintenance issues abound, a new Civilian Conservation Corps could lend a hand.
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Trump met with a leader of the land transfer movement
A Nevada county commissioner says the Republican nominee was receptive to the idea of forcing the feds to turn over public lands.
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Dark money is re-shaping Arizona’s energy fights
The 2010 Citizens United decision is affecting elections on the ground.
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How the West’s populist politics play out at the ballot box
Voter-driven ballot initiatives are a powerful force during the Western election season.
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Why Utah’s Mormons waffle on this year’s GOP candidate
Trump sparks a conflict between morality and political belief.
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Lies and damn lies: What to believe on the campaign trail
HCN sorts truth from fiction on the campaign trail.
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The Western races to watch
Democrats hope to nab vulnerable Republican seats.
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This election season’s unexpected power players: undocumented immigrants
Donald Trump’s rhetoric is sparking a movement to mobilize Hispanic voters.
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Meet Denise Juneau, who hopes to be the first Native American woman in Congress
Indian Country votes will help determine whether this seat flips to blue.
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In Arizona’s shift toward purple, a backlash to Trump hastens the pace
Democrats hope increased Latino turnout will upset Republican dominance in the state.
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How this year’s general election repeats history
The messy 2016 presidential election echoes deeply flawed candidates of the past.
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The shadow following Western political races
Nevada and Arizona attract the most “dark money” this election.
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Where are the fracking fights this fall?
Fracktivists look to exercise local control over energy development this November.