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 161Mar 161
Of Pride and Poverty: An Editorial Response to Attacks Upon America’s Social Safety NetThose who have read my Dispatches From Appalachia know that I am immensely proud of the often hidden history of my mountain-born brethren…Mar 83Mar 83
The Lost Heroes of Old Appalachia: America’s Most Dangerous WomanTime has a funny way of playing tricks on you in these mountains, slipping by like a quick breeze on a cool night. What is young and…Feb 181Feb 181
Tapestry In The Mountains: Diversity, Hardships, and HeroesThere are many myths and misconceptions about the Appalachian people, born of ignorance, Hollywood sensibilities, and sensationalism. The…Feb 131Feb 131
Fire Between The Notes: The History, Origin, and Importance of Music to the Appalachian StruggleAppalachia — the place those like myself call home, where the history is as dark and bloody as the ground — has long been shrouded in…Feb 61Feb 61
The Lost Heroes of Old Appalachia: A Shadow Over The Mountains and The Tale of Black Death № 5The Lost Heroes of Old Appalachia: The Shadow Over the Mountain and the Tale of Black Death №5Jan 25Jan 25
A Declaration of Our DefianceAppalachian history is steeped in hardship, sacrifice, and tales of men and women coming together to overcome adversity thrust upon them by…Jan 223Jan 223
Of Sorrow and Dust: The Tale of The Monongah Mine DisasterFor more than 150 years, coal mining has been an integral part of the Appalachian way of life, shaping the people of the mountains to meet…Jan 192Jan 192
The Killing Lie: The Blood-Soaked Myth of Deregulation in AppalachiaThe mountains of Appalachia, among the oldest ranges on Earth, have stood for 500 million years. Their story — woven with the coal buried…Jan 121Jan 121