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Extremism Is Rampant In This Part Of The U.S. — And There's A Toxic Reason For It

A new book breaks down myths about the Western U.S., and examines why it's an increasingly welcoming space for far-right extremism to take root.
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Western Fires Threaten Thousands Of Homes, Strain Resources

The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it’s operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system.
By Eugene Garcia, Daisy Nguyen, Associated Press

2018: Moving Beyond Trump — Rebuilding Our Civilizations From Source

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While Hurricanes Batter The South, The West Is On Fire

More than 26,000 firefighters are currently fighting blazes across the West.
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Is There Such A Thing As A 'Post-Western World'?

The West is in relative decline, especially compared to Asia, but no obvious alternative "system" has emerged.
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Reaffirming Rights After French And British Votes

Defending against right-wing populism requires standing up for democratic values.
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France’s ‘Startup President' Is Just What Europe Needs To Reboot

Emmanuel Macron breathes fresh air into the stagnating cause of European unity.
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Defeating Terrorism Requires Recognition Of Western Complicity And Responsibility

Terrorism will in time consume the world, unless numerous parties admit inconvenient truths.
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Trump Administration Takes Aim At Obama-Era Sage Grouse Protections

Ryan Zinke's oil-friendly order "might just have landed the decisive blow" against the imperiled bird, a conservationist said.
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In Times Of Brexit And Trump, The West’s Great Task Is Resetting Without Leaving Anyone Behind

The biggest political risk is moving from the undeniable truth that globalization could work better to the false conclusion that we are better off without it.
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