A short-lived photography project captured rural poverty during the Great Depression.
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Domestic horses deserve care and respect, not neglect
In Ashland, Oregon, an equine sanctuary fills the gap left by irresponsible owners.
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A strange feeling of safety for a Black American
Under the gaze of tribal police, a writer finds a new sense of freedom.
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Trevor Noah owes Indigenous women an apology
Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad.
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To protect a forest, a town agreed to leave it alone
With wildfires looming, Flagstaff came together to support national forest closures.
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What it’s like to fight wildfires in the West
A photojournalist and firefighter describes the challenges of battling wildland blazes.
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The golden age of rock climbing
Black and white photos capture the people behind the humble beginnings of the sport.
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Holding onto home in rural North Dakota
A new documentary explores progress and place in fracking country.
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Farmers should stand up for the immigrants they depend on
A farmer recognizes the ways undocumented workers sustain his community.
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After reunion deadline, many families remain separated
The chances of reuniting immigrant parents and children may dwindle with time.
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As Montana ages, community can help combat loneliness
Fostering connections boosts elders’ physical as well as mental health.
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Counties lacking mental health providers turn to technology
A Montana clinic’s telemedicine network helps far-away patients receive care.
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In a state troubled by suicide, teens learn mental health skills
A Swedish program takes root in Montana classrooms.
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How a Montana school is combating bullying and suicide
An assembly acknowledges elementary students’ pain and teaches them to speak up.
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The Colorado valley at stake in Trump’s oil boom
After coal waned, a community redefined itself. Will new leases turn back the clock?
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Latest: Park Service to remove problematic mountain goats
The rapidly multiplying population in Olympic National Park threatens visitors.
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The flash drought brought misery, but did it change minds on climate change?
North Dakota ranchers rely on the rain — and last year the rains failed.
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The lifelong consequences of childhood trauma
Harrowing experiences can spark health issues and substance abuse into adulthood.
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Latest: Lands returned to the Mountain Maidu tribe
The tribe is the first federally nonrecognized tribe to get lands back in California.
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Suicide and loss: A mother reflects on her son’s death
In 2016, when Jack Pierre ended his life, Montana’s suicide rate led the nation.