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Old battles over land and power still shape Western politics
Original: How old battles over land, power and identity continue to shape the West’s politics
High Country News examines how longstanding disputes over land use, political power and cultural identity continue to drive politics across the American West. The piece argues that conflicts rooted in the region's history — over public lands, water, ranching, mining and who gets a say in governance — remain central to its contemporary political divisions and elections.
Why now: Readers are engaging with analysis connecting the American West's historical conflicts to its current political landscape.
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- How old battles over land, power and identity continue to shape the West’s politics · High Country News
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