If the flimsy myths propping up Trumpism were pillars, the one that fell the hardest in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol was that of the “law and order” presidency. In defiance of both logic and the president’s rhetoric, thousands of his supporters ran lawless and unchecked into the […]
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When we launched our religion vertical, we said, “because religion is community” in Appalachia. When we talked about a sports vertical, we said, “because sports is religion” here. It is a topic that transcends the playing field — and brings many of Appalachia’s stories into focus – from the political […]
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On the first overcast Monday after rioting here, across from Charlottesville District Court, a man gripes to a reporter about unwanted guests. He won’t share his name for fear his opinions might impact his job (which he also doesn’t disclose) — so his description is important: he sports an average […]
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