West Virginia, the center of ‘Trump country,’ isn’t participating in the nationwide March4Trump
Supporters of President Donald Trump are slated to gather this weekend in nearly 50 cities across the country to show their support at events dubbed March4Trump. However, in the heart of Appalachia — and in a state that was dubbed […]
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Once-promised health and retirement benefits for union miners will disappear if Congress doesn’t act by May 1
The United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds sent a letter to retired miners warning them that their health benefits won’t continue after May 1, 2017, if Congress doesn’t act by the end of April. In December 2016, Congress voted to […]
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‘You don’t fight hatred. You stand firm in love.’
Lieselotte Heil, Twana Jackson, and Ashly Bargman share their thoughts about the significance of getting along and their hopes for President Donald Trump’s term. We spoke to the three at Lewisburg’s Martin Luther King celebration and share their thoughts on this […]
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Senator cites business dealings, Sago mine disaster in ‘no’ vote for commerce secretary Wilbur Ross
The U.S. Senate confirmed Wilbur Ross to serve as President Trump’s Secretary of Commerce on a 72-27 vote Monday night — with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, of West Virginia, voting against the billionaire businessman, citing Ross’ business dealings in the […]
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The miner and the matriarch: Coal mining women of West Virginia
Violet Gathalee Pavkovich stands on the small back porch of her powder blue, turn-of-the-century farmhouse, an orange cat meandering around her legs. White wicker furniture contrasts the rusty railroad tracks that border her back yard. “Trains hauling coal come through […]
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From the Editor: “We’ve Seen The Future, It Looks Like Young Appalachia.”
I’ve been thinking about our efforts since 2016 to collectively rewrite a different future, one where Appalachia, especially young Appalachia, is fully cognizant of the dystopia and hopeful nonetheless.
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Inside Election Night As A Student Journalist
Student journalists with The Post, an independent, award-winning, student-run news publication on Ohio University, take readers inside covering election night.
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Ahead of Elections, Gen Z West Virginians Focus On the Issues
Five West Virginians spoke to 100 Days about issues on their minds this election.
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A Church Channels Rush of Volunteers and Donations in Roan Mountain Flooding Aftermath
The First Baptist Church in Roan Mountain, TN was devastated by a flood nearly thirty years ago. This time around, they knew they could help.
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Kentucky’s Amendment 2 is a radical redistribution of wealth from the poorest schools to the richest schools.
Of the many culture shocks I experienced moving from Ohio to the remote eastern Kentucky county of around 10,000 people […]
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A Political Power Play Overruled West Virginians in the Path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. They Still Feel Betrayed.
In the wake of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin promising his vote for a major climate change bill in exchange for the pipeline’s remaining permits, people in the project’s path are torn on their next steps.
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