Militia
Armed Militias on the Border Have a Long—and Often Racist—History
A recent arrest put armed militias patrolling the southern border in the public spotlight, but they have a lineage as long as the border itself.
A Violent Turn in the Oregon Standoff
Even with Ammon Bundy's arrest, don't expect the occupation to end quickly or peacefully.
Libertarian Fairy Tales
For centuries, the federal government has bailed out cattle ranchers in Oregon and other Western states. It requires a lot of magical thinking—and historical erasure—to see “tyranny” in Harney County.
The Oregon Militants' Tactics Are All Wrong
A recent compromise, hammered out to protect sage grouse, shows it's possible for conservation and business interests in the West to work together.
How the Right-Wing Militia Conquered America
A standoff with authorities at a federal wildlife preserve is a disconcerting reminder of America's vigilante tradition.
The Militia That Controls Brazil's Most Important Harbor
What happens when you give power to a private security service in an attempt to quickly boost economic growth.
The Peacemaker: Schaeffer Cox and the Sovereign Citizen Movement
Did a popular young political leader plot to commit mass murder in Alaska?