Tag: rural America
In rural America, an invisible eviction crisis
In places where rental assistance has been slow to be delivered, eviction cases are piling up. No one’s tracking it.
5 ways Biden can help rural America thrive and bridge the...
The question is, will federal leadership take the bold steps necessary to address rural marginalization and start mending these divisions?
Rural America needs Medicare for All now
Only a system that puts the well-being of all people above enriching a few will deliver the care we need, where and when we need it, and keep our rural communities alive and vibrant.
Drinking water for millions in rural America contaminated with suspected carcinogen
Farmers are largely exempt from federal or state regulations that could stem water pollution.
How to rebuild progressive politics in rural America
Progressives and Democrats aren’t giving nearly the amount of attention they should to rural America if they hope to truly impact the elections.
How to keep businesses (and small towns) alive when owners retire
In Kansas, a new matchmaking service is helping transition small businesses to new hands. Could it be a model for the rest of rural America?
3 ways progressives can reconnect with rural America
First, understand the environment is not only about climate change – it’s about livelihood for miners, drillers, loggers, and farmers like me.
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Workers in 600 cities to mobilize against ‘billionaire takeover’ in massive May Day protests
Nationwide demonstrations set to challenge Trump administration’s pro-wealth policies, mass arrests, and immigrant crackdowns as unions and grassroots groups unite across all 50 states.
How to stop an autocrat
What can Americans learn from the citizens of Brazil, Poland, and South Korea who defeated the dragons threatening their democracies?
Nepo babies and the myth of the meritocracy
Society’s top tiers are rife with nepotism. It’s past time to expose just how much unearned wealth and power has been accrued by elites.
US Jews to Trump: Stop using antisemitism charges to repress dissent and undermine liberty
Thankfully, this consortium of thoughtful Jewish organizations has countered this travesty with a united effort and lucid arguments.
How lab-grown meat could bring an end to needless animal cruelty
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.