ID requirements are deeply intertwined with other legislation, lawsuits, and logistical barriers that restrict who can vote and how.
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Appalachia
North Carolina Evacuees Take Refuge in Fletcher Ag Center-Turned-Shelter
The emergency shelter has taken in 300 evacuees from areas hard-hit by Hurricane Helene’s flooding.
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On “Making It” in Appalachia
Poet Torli Bush reflects on how his journey runs counter to the narrative pushed by JD Vance’s memoir, that you have to leave the region to be successful.
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What is the New Apostolic Reformation? How a Religio-Political Movement is Affecting U.S. and Appalachian Politics
Here’s some context and clarity about the relationship between dominion theology and the NAR, the “apostles” and “prophets” who lead this movement, and what it all means for our politics.
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Voting rights, abortion access, and education funding are on the ballot in Appalachia
Beyond the candidates, voters in Appalachian states will consider ballot measures that could significantly change the region’s future.
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Can Democrats reverse their disconnect with rural voters?
The Democratic Party has been ignoring rural and working class people for decades. Now, they’re trying to pay more attention.
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