Rural america
What Environmental Justice Looks Like (And Why It Matters)
It's been a long time coming to get America as a country, and states like Vermont and Arizona, to commit to environmental justice.
$350B Bill Aimed at Competing With China Could Reshape Middle America
As America aims to reduce its reliance on China, Middle America could see a wave of tech investment dollars.
Biden's Infrastructure Bill Could Change Rural America's Alliance With GOP
Rural Americans, who largely lean Republican, say the government does little to improve their lives. The Infrastructure bill could shift that perception.
New York High Schoolers Get EMT Licenses to Fill Ambulance Shortages
The EMS crew in rural Sackets Harbor, New York is comprised of volunteer members all under the age of 21.
Manchin Says His Decisions Based on Rural Constituents, Not D.C. Democrats
Manchin said he serves "a complete different constituency" compared to other Democrats. Polls show more West Virginia voter support voting rights bills.
Biden Promises Feds Will Pay for Entire Cost of Repairing Rural Bridges
"These are the bridges that are often overlooked when decisions are being made, but they are essential for small towns, rural towns," the president said.
Work From Home Isn't Just for Elites. It's a Revolution Rural America Needs
The coastal myopia is hiding one of the biggest benefits. It's not about stop the spread of COVID anymore, but about encouraging the spread of talented Americans—back to rural America.
Rural Americans Are Having to Get Creative to Find COVID Vaccine
"Why is rural vaccine access this abysmal, this far into the pandemic?" a woman in rural Ohio asked on Twitter.
FCC Earmarks $163M for Expanding Broadband Internet Access in 21 States
"More help is on the way to households without broadband," said FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
We Need a Rural Tech Boom
As recently as 2017, more than a quarter of rural residents lacked high-speed internet access. But money for broadband won't fix the opportunity imbalance on its own.
The American Families Plan: an Extraordinary Opportunity For Rural America
A quality education system is the bedrock of an active, vibrant economy and a pathway to opportunity for our children.
Biden Must Appoint a 'Czar' for Boosting Rural and Small-Town America
It is not hyperbole to warn that the failure of the new administration to address the urban-rural/small town divide may dangerously undermine our democracy.
Congress Should Invest in Internet Connectivity for Underserved Students
When it comes to education, far too many of our nation's students are living without basic broadband internet connections.
Rural Americans Now Nearly 2.5 Times More Likely to Die From COVID
COVID-19 has quickly caught up in non-metropolitan areas and is now causing more deaths in those locations than in the large cities hit hardest early on.
Tucker Carlson Says Coronavirus Lockdown is 'Punishing' Rural America
The host of Tucker Carlson Tonight also argued that the novel coronavirus posed a "miniscule" threat to rural America.
The Plight of Alzheimer's Disease in Rural America
State assistance programs can make life bearable again for caregivers in remote areas struggling to provide around-the-clock help.
City Kids More Likely to Have Psychotic Experiences
Much of the risk of mental health problems stems from the lack of community cohesion in urban areas and the extent of societal disorder.