A poop awareness campaign unleashed a lot of anger — some of it unexpected.
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The battle over Montana’s vacant House seat
A banjo-playing Democrat and a tech-industry Republican are fighting to fill Ryan Zinke’s spot.
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Standing Rock is history repeating itself
We need to come to terms with our past and present treatment of tribes.
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If Colorado wants the Outdoor Retailer show, it should earn it
Big Rec wants to make a statement. Staying out of Colorado would be a strong one.
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Don’t squander your daylight savings
A writer takes a stand against daylight saving time and argues you should, too.
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Indian Country cannot afford to close the door to Republicans
Tribal issues cut across party lines.
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We’re ignoring a major factor in the immigration debate
Climate change is exacerbating illegal immigration.
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Montana legislature grapples with sexual violence
After a university scandal, Senate Bill 29 could change how rapes are prosecuted.
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The dramatic changes in our planting zones
Early blooms and cold snaps turn gardeners’ lives on end.
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Why farmers think the Clean Water Rule goes too far
Its repeal won’t clear up confusion, though.
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When crossing the border is your daily commute
A day in the life of agricultural laborers whose work and lives straddle the Arizona-Mexican border.
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An ethicist’s guide to hunting
In an interview, writer and hunter David Petersen says the practice makes us human.
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Inside the fight to undo BLM’s planning overhaul
In latest skirmish of land wars, Congress supports mining and ranching.
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Why conservatives should fight for Obama’s methane rules
Waste is not a conservative ideal.
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Happy birthday, Wallace Stegner
Reflections on a seminal Western author, years after his death.
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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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‘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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Where wildlife is up against the wall
Donald Trump’s proposed border wall would devastate migrating animals.