‘Response to Deep Disadvantage Has to Start With Listening,’ Says Scholar
A research project released last week has created a new way to measure the depth of economic and…
Election Results: Off-year Democratic Wins See Seed Change in KY, VA
Heading into Tuesday’s off-year elections in a handful of Appalachian states– Virginia, Kentucky and Mississippi notably among them– important races…
While Washington Debates, Appalachians Wait for Investments in Clean Water
Just because the water that comes out of your tap meets federal drinking water standards doesn’t mean it’s…
U.S. Coal Mining Leader Says We Need a Global Solution to Climate Change
If you’ve ever been to an event where Cecil Roberts, the president of the United Mine Workers of…
Retired Coal Miners Take Capitol Hill, Pushing for a Fix to Pension System
A rush of retired coal miners and advocates were in Washington this week, pushing members of Congress to…