A Progressive Organic Farmer, Navigating the Conservative Electoral Politics of Appalachian Virginia
Anthony Flaccavento is a thinker and a doer. He is also the progressive Democratic nominee in Virginia’s 9th…
In S.W. Virginia, Trails Connect Region to Economic Growth
Footpaths, bike trails and car tours guide tourists and locals alike through the region’s natural and cultural heritage.…
If We Build It: The Tourism Economy in S.W. Virginia
Southwest Virginia turned an unused railroad right of way into a critical part of a regional tourism powerhouse.…
The Danger of ‘Casually Forgetting’ Racial Violence
Southwest Virginia has casually forgotten the racial violence at its heart, as if this ugly history never happened.…
Working Class Warriors, Wealthy Decision Makers
This op-ed was originally published in the Bristol Herald Courier. A disturbing truth was revealed in the ongoing…