In Clay County, West Virginia, Trump’s inauguration brings hope of coal’s revival — even for youth
Tears of hope welled in the young eyes of Dakota Vaughan as he watched Donald Trump officially become the 45th President of the United States. “This has been five, six months in the coming. I’m ready,” Vaughn said. Anticipation built […]
Read MoreWhy Pittsburgh had two women’s marches: ‘Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional’
On top of a crate nestled in a small children’s wagon, they built their altar. In Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, black femmes honored their ancestors by laying down jewelry, photos and books — spraying them with water, rum, honey, and […]
Read More‘Dreamland’ author Sam Quinones: Appalachia was ‘the canary in our societal coal mine’ for opioids, Trump
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, data journalists, political analysts, armchair pundits and average voters all scrambled to find some way of explaining the Washington outsider and billionaire businessman’s surprise victory over favored Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Was it the turnout […]
Read MoreHigh school band is mixed on Trump but heads to inauguration
Welcome to the first installment of 100 Days, 100 Voices–a portrait series highlighting diverse voices across Appalachia during the first 100 days of the new administration. It’s fitting to kick off with the Frankfort High School Marching Band as they […]
Read MoreHuffPost editor: ‘Look to local news’ to understand Appalachia
There’s no singular reason the 2016 presidential election results turned out the way they did. But, within days of the results rolling in, much of the blame was pinned on the media for failing to accurately report the wants and […]
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Read MoreWhat My Appalachian Roots Taught Me About Union Organizing
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Read MoreFront Porch Politics: An Alabama Democrat’s Roadmap for Defeating Trumpism in Appalachia
You may not have felt it, but last week, Appalachia experienced a political earthquake. The epicenter is Huntsville, Alabama, where […]
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Read MoreW. Va. Bill Poses Legal Challenges for Faith-based Immigrant Services
Religious leaders say that a bill passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates this week could criminalize faith-based groups […]
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