Trump's plan to sell off a part of Yosemite is what oligarchy looks like
Public lands belong to all of us. No one should plunder those lands for profit.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration's plan to sell a portion of Yosemite National Park is seen as a move towards oligarchy and the dismantling of public institutions.
- Public lands are considered a trust for present and future generations, with intrinsic value for climate amelioration, watersheds, and recreation economies.
- The history of Yosemite and other national parks is rooted in Indigenous homelands, with recent efforts to address past wrongs.
- The Park Service is reportedly being starved of funds while money is diverted to Trump's pet projects, and employee numbers are being slashed.
- Other actions, such as opening Chaco Canyon to fracking and reducing protections for Bears Ears and Escalante, are also cited as destructive policies.