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. 

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

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

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.

Five West Virginians spoke to 100 Days about issues on their minds this election.