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…14h ago114h ago1
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…4d ago14d 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