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…2d ago12d ago1
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 303Apr 303
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