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Voting is Safe Across Appalachia. Here’s What to Do if Somebody Tries to Change That.
Voting is overwhelmingly safe throughout Appalachia, as it is across the country. Despite reports showing right-wing, anti-democratic extremists…
Prepare for the Weirdest Election ‘Night’ Ever
Remember Florida’s presidential election recount in 2000, with the hanging chads, the magnifying glasses, and the weeks of…
Progressive Wins in Virginia are Limited as Long as “Dillon’s Rule” is on the Books
This piece was originally published in Scalawag, which amplifies the voices of activists, artists and writers reckoning with…
Analysis: Rural Voters Contributed to Kentucky Democrat’s Victory
Democrat Andy Beshear made gains in rural counties, compared to the 2015 gubernatorial race. While Republican Matt Bevin…
Where the Vote Shifted in Kentucky from 2015 to 2019
Andy Beshear’s lead in the Kentucky gubernatorial race came largely from cities and suburbs. But a shift toward…
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…