In a Web exclusive for our new International issue, Tara Lohan writes eloquently about a struggle for indigenous land rights in the Pacific Northwest, reminding us that struggles between nations aren’t something that happens only out there — across recognized borders — but are matters that require us to think about the very notions of borders, nations, sovereignty:

“The Klamath Basin of southern Oregon and northern California is a place of shifting borders and uncertain boundaries. It is a place where a war between two nations has been a war of geography, with maps wielded like weapons.”

Continue reading here.

And speaking of land-rights struggles: The South Central Farmers are still on red alert against a forcible eviction that could happen any day. If you are in Southern California, please come down to the farm to support the farmers and experience an inspiring, empowering moment in global movements for environmental justice, food security, community self-determination, and more. I’ll be there almost every night this week for the 7 pm candlelight vigil and procession around the farm — come on down and introduce yourself.

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