This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. On a Monday night, a week before the Iowa caucuses, about 20 residents gathered at the Norelius library in Denison, Iowa, for a mock caucus. Latina activist Alma Puga, the organizer, called the caucuses the “Disneyland of politics.” Rather than caucusing […]
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VEXIT: W.Va. Governor Taps Jerry Falwell, Jr. To Call On Va. Counties To Join State
With the help of the son of a famous televangelist, Gov. Jim Justice plugged a proposal for counties in Virginia to join West Virginia. The pitch for secession is part of an ongoing effort in the West Virginia Legislature now dubbed “Vexit.” Jerry Falwell, Jr. is a lawyer, Baptist, president […]
Read MoreCommentary: Making Small Towns and Rural Areas Part of the Solution
Democrats have failed to show up in rural America with policies and candidates that appeal to voters. It doesn’t have to be that way. There is a lot of speculation right now about what is going on in rural America. The perspectives vary wildly from the Hunger Games to the […]
Read MoreW.Va. Governor’s Race Reveals Identity Crisis Among Both Parties
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 18 people filed financial disclosures last year declaring their intention to run for governor against incumbent Republican Jim Justice. The official period to file just began in the state, and candidates have until Jan. 25 to get their paperwork submitted to the Secretary […]
Read MoreCommentary: What the White Debate Stage Says About Racial Equity
My response to Cory Booker—the last self-identified person of color with real potential to win the nomination—dropping out of the presidential race is proof positive that I am an idealist. I forget sometimes that I and those who are on the journey to racial equity and anti-racism are but a […]
Read MoreOhio Valley Farmers Cautiously Optimistic About U.S.-China Trade Deal
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. The Trump administration is set to sign a deal Wednesday with Chinese trade officials for what they call “Phase One” of a trade agreement after almost two years of false starts and costly, retaliatory tariffs. Ohio Valley farmers are cautiously optimistic the truce […]
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