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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.
In Pittsburgh, Union Membership is Changing, Forcing the Unions of Our Past to Learn to Serve Workers’ Needs Today
Some days, West Penn Hospital nurse Kayla Rath barely has time to eat. “If you could take a…
Asheville Leaders Said They Wanted Reparations. One Year Later, Progress Has Been Slow at Best.
When Asheville, North Carolina’s City Council passed a resolution in favor of reparations for its Black citizens in…
Six Months After Capitol Riot, 46 From Central Appalachia Face Charges
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. The January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol left…
You Want to Understand Joe Manchin? You Have to Understand West Virginia Politics First.
For the past several months, Sen. Joe Manchin has been the subject of national and international headlines alike.…
Evictions at a Kentucky Trailer Park Highlight Appalachia’s Lack of Affordable Housing
This article was originally published by The Ohio Valley ReSource Jimmy McRoberts knew the North Fork Mobile Home…
Gayle Manchin Takes Helm of Appalachian Regional Commission as First West Virginian to Lead
This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley ReSource. Gayle Manchin is the first West Virginian to…