Trump’s plan to sell off a part of Yosemite is what oligarchy looks like | Rebecca Solnit
Summary
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell a small part of Yosemite National Park, which is a protected public land. This plan is part of broader efforts by the administration to open public lands for private development and resource extraction.Key Facts
- A small parcel of land on the edge of Yosemite National Park is proposed to be sold for private development.
- Yosemite is one of the most famous national parks and was established to remain public forever.
- Public lands are meant to benefit everyone now and in the future, serving as natural spaces and resources.
- The Trump administration has been promoting mining, logging, and fossil fuel projects on public lands.
- This approach shifts focus from long-term environmental health to short-term economic gain for a few.
- Yosemite’s history includes displacement of Indigenous peoples and later efforts to recognize their heritage.
- The National Park Service funds are being redirected to projects favored by the Trump administration.
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