A Violent Turn in the Oregon Standoff
Even with Ammon Bundy's arrest, don't expect the occupation to end quickly or peacefully.
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The Native American Tribe With a Claim to the Contested Land in Burns, Oregon
The Burns Paiute tribe has got more of a right to that land than Ammon Bundy, or anyone else for that matter.
Libertarian Fairy Tales: The Bundy Militia’s Revisionist History in Oregon
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.
Portland Is Pushing Back Against Fossil Fuel Interests
Climate activists hope the city's actions could inspire a broader movement.
What Will Happen When Women Can Get Hormonal Birth Control Without a Doctor?
A look at the potential consequences of Oregon and California's latest birth-control laws.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Champion Piano Player Who Wants You to Notice Even the Smallest of Victories
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Demographic Decline in Atlantic Canada: It’s the Economy, Stupid
Atlantic Canada is reportedly dying. I'll spend this week explaining why that isn't the case.
Making Voting Harder Is a Time-Honored American Tradition
Understanding Oregon's new voter registration law and how big of a departure it is.
The Non-Political Significance of Oregon’s New Governor
Kate Brown could be a role model for bisexual youth—something that's been lacking on the larger stages.
Will the King of the Rock Fall?
The fathers of ecology lavished attention upon it. The scientist who coined “keystone species” chose it as the prime example. What will happen to the Pacific Coast if its iconic ochre sea star wastes away?