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Old battles over land and identity 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 conflicts over land use, political power and cultural identity continue to drive politics across the American West. The piece argues that disputes rooted in the region's history — over public lands, water, ranching and who gets a say in governance — remain central to contemporary political divisions in Western states.
Why now: Readers are engaging with a long-form analysis of how historical land and identity conflicts explain today's political tensions in the American West.
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