What My Appalachian Roots Taught Me About Union Organizing
Growing up less than a mile away from the site of the 1892 Homestead strike in Pittsburgh, a steadfast union city, I never thought my first picket line would be in Washington, D.C. On December 7, 2023, I spent my […]
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 Democrat Marilyn Lands won a special election for the seat in Alabama House District 10. The seat was left open […]
Read More100 Days Hiring Digital Managing Editor
100 Days in Appalachia is seeking a knowledgeable, creative and motivated part-time digital managing editor to help shape the editorial voice and social strategy for our award-winning publication in online and social media. The ideal candidate has a talent for […]
Read More100 Days Hiring Reporter to Cover Democracy and Politics
100 Days in Appalachia is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated contract reporter to cover democracy, voting access and impacts of voter manipulation ahead of the 2024 election. The ideal candidate is someone experienced in reporting on matters relating to state […]
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 that provide assistance to undocumented immigrants. HB 5031 changes the definition of “human smuggling” in state code to transporting or […]
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Ready for a Road Trip? A Guide to the Sights & Bites of Central, Southern Appalachia
This summer, our Pittsburgh family took a long-awaited bucket list road trip through Appalachia. We had recently spent 18 months […]
Read MoreThis Pride, ‘I Love My Hometown Whether it Loves Me Back or Not’
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Read MoreOne ‘Here for the Long Haul’ Experience: I Can’t Be a Martyr for Appalachia
I can remember going to a convention for changemakers in West Virginia about four years ago. There was a booth […]
Read MoreProtestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses
On a cloudy March evening, Roxy von Teddy stands in front of what used to be the altar of a […]
Read More‘Harm Reduction Saves Lives’: Meet the Appalachians Doing the Work
Recovery from addiction is possible. For help, please call the free and confidential treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP) or visit findtreatment.gov. […]
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