Heroes For The HopelessOne might not believe it, but it is surprisingly easy to escape all the bad news that pours in seemingly every single day when you live out…1d ago1d ago
What The Water Couldn’t Wash AwayUsually, when I write one of these Dispatches From Appalachia, I begin with a recounting of the history of this land and its people. I tell…6d agoA response icon16d agoA response icon1
The Dollars and The Dead: The Cruelty of Medicaid Cuts in AppalachiaAppalachia is a land that has always known its fair share of hardships — from the many dangers of mining coal, to the wild and sometimes…Jun 26Jun 26
Cracks In The Kingdom: Our Declaration of HopeCracks in the Kingdom: Our Declaration of HopeJun 16A response icon1Jun 16A response icon1
They Called It “Bloody” HarlanThe mountains of southeast Appalachia have always been things of mystery and wonder. The depths of their forests are painted with every…Jun 11A response icon1Jun 11A response icon1
A History of HungerI have written many words about these mountains, their stories, the lost history of struggles won and hardships overcome. My research and…May 14A response icon3May 14A response icon3
Poison For Our Ponds and Slurry For Our SinksI can hear my daughter’s roosters crowing as I settle in behind my keyboard this morning. It’s chilly out there, and on a cool morning like…May 10A response icon1May 10A response icon1
Due Process: A Lesson From The Ghosts of Mingo CountyOne of the things that my time in Appalachia has taught me — something that often surprises those who visit — is just how deceptive the…Apr 30A response icon4Apr 30A response icon4
The Hell of House Bill 495The mountains of Appalachia have long been my home, and in their shadows, I have faced both trial and tribulation. This is a place of…Mar 16A response icon1Mar 16A response icon1