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As a region recently defined by a narrow national understanding of who we are, the complex nature of our diverse beliefs as Appalachians and how they translate to the voting booth – why we make the choices we make – are not just overlooked, they are decidedly predetermined by outsiders. Here, we report on politics and policy that connects regional issues to the national context by investigating and examining policy and legislation, political leaders, extremism and more.
Voting is Safe Across Appalachia. Here’s What to Do if Somebody Tries to Change That.
Voting is overwhelmingly safe throughout Appalachia, as it is across the country. Despite reports showing right-wing, anti-democratic extremists…
Voter Poll: Worries over Inflation Dominate Midterm Election
With two weeks to go before the midterm elections, rural voters are worried about the present, pessimistic about…
Why the Gun Safety Bill that Congress Might Pass Won’t Affect West Virginians
This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox…
In SE Ohio, Community Reflects on Black History Preservation, Its Importance to Democracy
Driving on Route 329, near Athens in the spring is a welcome respite after another long COVID winter.…
The ‘Divisive’ School Lessons States Are Outlawing Have Been Improving Appalachian Education for Generations
Fog obscures the Clinch River on a Saturday morning this past October, as a group of educators gathers…
Appalachian Virginia Needs Workers. This Program Is Trying to Bring Them In.
Appalachian Virginia has a workforce problem. “We constantly hear [companies say], ‘We’re advertising positions, but we can’t find…