100 Days in Appalachia

Tyler Childers’ Appalachia: How the Country Singer Challenges our Relationships with Addiction and Religion

Not only has Childers reformed how Appalachians think about addiction and religion, but he’s re-cast the way the rest of the country views our story too.

‘A Crisis of Truth:’ Trauma, Disinformation and the New Apostolic Reformation’s Effect on Our Politics

Many find healing from trauma in religion. But that trauma can also be used by religious leaders to activate political action.

Front Porch Politics: A Tennessee university censors left-wing speech.

Right-wing groups can speak on ETSU’s campus with no waivers or trigger warnings, while the painting “Evolution” by Joel Gibbs got both.

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.

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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Tyler Childers’ Appalachia: How the Country Singer Challenges our Relationships with Addiction and Religion

Not only has Childers reformed how Appalachians think about addiction and religion, but he’s re-cast the way the rest of the country views our story too.

A booth set up by Knoxville Abortion Justice Alliance.

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Appalachian Tennessee Abortion Providers Are Still Fighting to Provide Care

Amid abortion bans across Southern Appalachia, it’s harder than ever for abortion providers in Tennessee to offer services.

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For These Drag Queens, Their Queerness and Appalachian Identity Go Hand-in-Hand

Their on-stage personas both challenge redneck stereotypes and reclaim their Appalachian heritage.

‘A Crisis of Truth:’ Trauma, Disinformation and the New Apostolic Reformation’s Effect on Our Politics

Many find healing from trauma in religion. But that trauma can also be used by religious leaders to activate political action.

Front Porch Politics: A Tennessee university censors left-wing speech.

Right-wing groups can speak on ETSU’s campus with no waivers or trigger warnings, while the painting “Evolution” by Joel Gibbs got both.

Tyler Childers’ Appalachia: How the Country Singer Challenges our Relationships with Addiction and Religion

‘A Crisis of Truth:’ Trauma, Disinformation and the New Apostolic Reformation’s Effect on Our Politics

Front Porch Politics: A Tennessee university censors left-wing speech.

From the Editor: “We’ve Seen The Future, It Looks Like Young Appalachia.”

Ahead of Elections, Gen Z West Virginians Focus On the Issues

Tyler Childers’ Appalachia: How the Country Singer Challenges our Relationships with Addiction and Religion

Appalachian Tennessee Abortion Providers Are Still Fighting to Provide Care

For These Drag Queens, Their Queerness and Appalachian Identity Go Hand-in-Hand

‘A Crisis of Truth:’ Trauma, Disinformation and the New Apostolic Reformation’s Effect on Our Politics

Front Porch Politics: A Tennessee university censors left-wing speech.

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Ahead of Elections, Gen Z West Virginians Focus On the Issues

A Church Channels Rush of Volunteers and Donations in Roan Mountain Flooding Aftermath

Kentucky’s Amendment 2 is a radical redistribution of wealth from the poorest schools to the richest schools.

A Political Power Play Overruled West Virginians in the Path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. They Still Feel Betrayed.

Front Porch Politics: JD Vance, Tim Walz, and Appalachian masculinity.