Adam M. Sowards — Taking Bearings

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The Lessons of Redwood Summer

"The lessons of Redwood Summer, thirty years later," High Country News (September 29, 2020). The lessons of Redwood Summer, thirty years later - High Country NewsA summer of protest ultimately marked a turning point in environmental activism.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

Boeing's History Reveals Connections and Disconnections

"Boeing's history reveals connections and disconnections in the West's economy," High Country News (February 18, 2020). Boeing’s history reveals connections and disconnections in the West’s economy - High Country NewsThe placelessness of corporations today can imperil communities.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

NEPA Transformed Federal Land Management

"NEPA transformed federal land management — and has fallen short," High Country News (December 6, 2019). NEPA transformed federal land management — and has fallen short - High Country NewsA look back at the ground-breaking legislation on its 50th anniversary.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

Economic Giants Drive Income Inequality

"Economic giants drive income inequality in a second Gilded Age," High Country News (November 27, 2019). Economic giants drive income inequality in a second Gilded Age - High Country NewsCan we look to history for reform ideas in the age of big tech robber barons?High Country NewsAdam

Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty

"Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty, six decades later," High Country News (July 6, 2019). Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty, six decades later - High Country NewsHow will bolstered support for tribal sovereignty and the environment change the U.S.-Canada agreement?High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

Mining Laws Have Long Been Used for Recreation

"Mining laws have long been used for recreation," High Country News (May 24, 2019). Mining laws have long been used for recreation - High Country NewsIn Idaho, a law meant to boost mining actually allows for its end as recreation transforms the West’s economy.High Country NewsAdam