Michelle I loved your essay in the Times. Your thoughts on Gorsuch’s dissent in the copper mine case? Is it another instance of a western conservative seeing eye to eye with people across the political spectrum on an issue of land and irreversibility?
That may well be part of it, but his dissent focuses on the abuse of tribal sovereignty—he has a record of championing sovereignty and treaty rights from a strict constitutionalist perspective.
When we talk about conservation, we usually think in broad terms, habitats lost, niches disappearing. But it’s always more sobering when you look case by case, species by species
Really appreciating your work and advocacy, Michelle.
Thanks for the shout out AND for the article in the NYT. I was so glad they published something about the sell off.
Also, couldn't agree more with this strategy to block, bridge, and build.
It's nice to get a win every now and then.
Michelle I loved your essay in the Times. Your thoughts on Gorsuch’s dissent in the copper mine case? Is it another instance of a western conservative seeing eye to eye with people across the political spectrum on an issue of land and irreversibility?
That may well be part of it, but his dissent focuses on the abuse of tribal sovereignty—he has a record of championing sovereignty and treaty rights from a strict constitutionalist perspective.
Here's a good summary of the bad public-land provisions that are still in the budget package: https://westernpriorities.org/2025/05/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-still-ugly-for-public-lands
When we talk about conservation, we usually think in broad terms, habitats lost, niches disappearing. But it’s always more sobering when you look case by case, species by species
https://canfictionhelpusthrive.substack.com/p/on-orangutan-conservation-what-i
Thank you for the tip about HCN subscriptions. And for all of this important work you are doing.