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The Rural-Urban Divide
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5 Ways Biden Can Help Rural America Thrive and Bridge the Rural-Urban Divide
It’s no secret that rural and urban people have grown apart culturally and economically in recent years. A…
Rural Areas at Less Risk of Coronavirus Currently
Health professionals say the reduced person-to-person contact in rural areas will help buffer them from the virus. But…
Rural Areas Have The Highest Maternal Death Rates. This New Legislation Hopes to Reduce That.
The maternal death rate is 60 percent higher in rural areas than central parts of metropolitan areas. A…
Contrary to What You Hear, The Rural-Urban Gap Didn’t Grow in 2018 Election
Despite stories about the “deepening divide” between rural and urban, the difference between major-city voters and rural voters…
The Rural Advantage: Rural Upbringing Raises Kids’ Future Earnings, Study Shows
Rural areas are more likely to have a combination of factors that help poor children succeed in the…
How Two Candidates Won by 15+ Points in Appalachian Virginia — and Still Lost their Gubernatorial Primaries
Appalachian Virginia received another lesson last week in its ongoing education on political math. In the state’s Democratic…