Sagebrush Rebellion

Sagebrush Rebellion documents and information

The following is a collection of mostly New York Times articles describing the Sagebrush Rebellion I and II.

Also of interest is an article by the Heritage Foundation, an umbrella for the Grassroot Institute.

Although only tangentially relevant here, there is also a video tacked on at the bottom of the page of libertarian Ron Paul stumping in Reno.

Stakes are high in the Sagebrush Rebellion – Sept 2, 1979 pdf
Western delegates seek states control of lands – Sept 8, 1979 pdf
On MX in Nevada and Utah – Jan 17, 1980pdf
Sagebrush Rebels revelling in Reagan – Nov 24, 1980 pdf
Excerpts from New Conference with Reagan Cabinet Choices – Dec 23, 1980 pdf
West upset by Reagan Plan to sell some Federal Land – April 17, 1982 html
Washington Talk; Farewells, Fond and Otherwise, for Land Director – July 5, 1989 html
Environment Laws Are Eased bt Bush as Election Nears – May 20, 1992 html
In Northern New Mexico, Some Seek The End of the Rainbow Gathering – July 2, 1995 html
Court Puts Down Rebellion Over Control of Federal Land – March 16, 1996 html
Forest Ranger Becomes Target Of 2 Bombings – Aug. 6, 1995 html
Billions at Stake in Debate on a Gold Rush – August 14, 1994 html
THE 43RD PRESIDENT; Interior Choice Sends a Signal On Land Policy – Dec 30, 2000 html
Another Clash on a Judicial Nominee, but the Issue Is New – Feb 6, 2004 html
7th Candidate For Judgeship Is Blocked By Democrats – July 21, 2004 html
Drilling in West Pits Republican Policy Against Republican Base – June 22, 2005 html
Nevada Learns to Cash In on Sales of Federal Land – Dec 3, 2007 html

A guide to the Records of Sagebrush Rebellion:
University of Nevada at Reno pdf

Heritage Foundation document: Surplus Federal Property – June 4, 1982 pdf

Video: Ron Paul libertarian stump in Reno 2008