Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.
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New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.
Inside every smartphone and laptop are tiny specks of valuable materials, many of which are still lost even when you take your old electronics to a recycling center.
When people hear the term ‘liberal arts,’ it may sound like a phrase with political overtones. A scholar of literature explains why that’s wrong and takes a closer look at its origin and meaning.
There’s some confusion around what the new climate law allows the Environmental Protection Agency to do. A law professor explains what’s changing.
Senator Joe Manchin’s position on Build Back Better balances delivering for people in his state while not offending their social conservatism, writes a scholar of Appalachian politics.
Websites that crash. Appointments that fill up within seconds. Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t be this hard. A few states have found a better way.
Pipeline companies have run roughshod over several regions where they’re building, racking up safety and environmental violations. Many residents feel trapped, with no control over their property.
Towns are embracing their eccentric visitors as a way to boost their struggling economies.
Universities teach students and produce research – but do they have responsibility to engage with the communities that surround them? Two university presidents explain why their answer is an emphatic yes.
In the abstract, this near-mythic figure represents bravery, hard work and manliness.
SNAP and its precursors have weathered plenty of efforts to shrink the safety net. Its decades of bipartisan support make it likely to survive this one.
Why are people from some states so much healthier than others? Despite what you may hear, it’s not just about genetics or poor choices.
West Virginia favored Trump by more than 2:1 in the 2016 election, but Trump’s policies would particularly hurt the state. Its residents depend heavily on Medicaid to treat opioid addiction.
The founder of the West Virginia Dialect Project hopes to debunk some of the myths about the way Appalachian people speak and instill pride in a rich, oft-maligned culture.
Coal miners are often romanticized in our society and held up as examples of hard-working Americans who deserve our respect. In reality, many retired miners could get the shaft this Friday.
Sanders’ latest win – this time in West Virginia – is a reminder that Clinton is far from a strong candidate. She will have to fight to win in the general election against Trump.
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