Popular Press

PERC fellows and staff regularly write op-eds and features for the popular press. Writing by our contributors appears in outlets ranging from the The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to national magazines to regional newspapers and online publications.

Changing the Endangered Species Act Could Actually Help Conservation

Tate Watkins July 24, 2018

Avoiding conflicts over endangered species could allow states, landowners and conservationists to work more proactively to recover species.

A True Wildfire ‘Fix’ Would End Bad Incentives

Tate Watkins July 11, 2018

Fire policy should steer clear of bad incentives that nudge more people and homes into harm’s way.

California Should Turn to Markets to Solve its Water Woes

Jonathan Wood July 10, 2018

Improved water markets, rather than political dictates, will reduce conflict while also freeing up water.

Protecting Our Pathways to the Great Outdoors

Brian Yablonski June 6, 2018

Recreationists should embrace the attitude that as public land owners we should also be public land stewards.

Reining in the BLM’s Wild Horse Crisis

Matt Anderson, Hannah Downey May 14, 2018

Wild horse and burro management is a nuanced and emotional issue that requires more than a one-size-fits-all solution.

We Will Better Protect National Parks for Just Pennies More Per Visit

Hannah Downey, Tate Watkins April 25, 2018

For the price of an ice cream cone at Yellowstone’s Canyon Lodge we will collectively be investing millions in the future of our beloved public lands.