In Appalachia’s Battleground States, Election Officials Worry About Cyber Security, Physical Threats and Misinformation

“Everything is a concern” when it comes to election security, according to the elections director in North Carolina.

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A "Trump Victory Center" in Appalachia promoting the "Stop the Steal" movement.

Appalachia Was a Spiritual Center of Election Denial in 2020. Some in the Region Are Already Calling on God to Intervene in This Year’s Presidential Election.

Once again, there are “prophetic summits,” revivals and prayer gatherings asking God to intervene in politics.

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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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In Appalachia’s Battleground States, Election Officials Worry About Cyber Security, Physical Threats and Misinformation

“Everything is a concern” when it comes to election security, according to the elections director in North Carolina.

Read More
A "Trump Victory Center" in Appalachia promoting the "Stop the Steal" movement.

Appalachia Was a Spiritual Center of Election Denial in 2020. Some in the Region Are Already Calling on God to Intervene in This Year’s Presidential Election.

Once again, there are “prophetic summits,” revivals and prayer gatherings asking God to intervene in politics.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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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Healthcare is Human: A Therapist’s Journey in Compassion and Recovery Support

Alesia Brand is a therapist at the WVU Crisis Support and Recovery Center, located in downtown Martinsburg, West Virginia.

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