PUBLIC LANDS

Oct 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Wild Places: Why We Should Care About the Roadless Rule

People across the country, from different backgrounds and political views, agree on one thing: our public lands are precious and need protection. This was clear when millions of acres of public lands were almost sold off in a recent budget proposal. The public spoke up, and the sale was stopped. But the threat to these lands is not over. Right now, the current admin...

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Why Selling Public Lands Might Not Be the Solution

A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what they should be used for. The idea was to transfer these lands to state...

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Apr 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Environmental Pivot: A Closer Look

The White House recently celebrated Earth Day with a surprising message. They claimed that President Trump, known for his skepticism about climate change, is now a champion of science. This announcement came as a shock to many, given Trump's past statements and actions. The press release highlighted several of Trump's environmental decisions. It praised him for easi...

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Protecting Our Parks: The Fight for Public Lands

Hundreds of people gathered at national parks in Southern California to voice their concerns about the future of public lands. The protests were sparked by the recent mass firings of federal employees, including many who worked in national parks. Protesters in Joshua Tree National Park waved American flags and held signs expressing their fears about the potential for...

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