The Flooding of Beech Fork
In the twentieth century, dams transformed the landscape of Appalachia. What was lost in the process?
Read These Stories Instead of Watching Hillbilly Elegy
Eleven pieces on identity, community, exploitation, and resilience in Appalachia.
West Virginians Were Promised an Economic Revival. It Hasn’t Happened.
The coal industry continues to decline. Natural gas isn’t bringing the prosperity it promised. And now the pandemic has wrecked the state’s economy.
The Poisonous Legacy of Portsmouth’s Gaseous Diffusion Plant
The plant was erected in Pike County, Ohio during the cold war to enrich uranium. Then people started getting sick. Now, they're stuck cleaning up the mess.
Path Dependency (Or, Appalachia is Not Post-Industrial)
How the region's industrial history continues to shape contemporary life.
Liberation is a Long Haul: Lessons from Juneteenth
"Juneteenth is a joyful ritual of collective memory and cultural cohesion."
When the World is Remade, Make It Like Appalachia
But this time, let’s also invest in critical infrastructure—including healthcare.
How Appalachians are Managing Recovery During Coronavirus
With higher risks of relapse during COVID-19, communities are finding new ways to support each other.
#NoDAPL Fights On in Illinois
The state has a crucial role in the high-stakes fight to prevent DAPL from doubling its capacity.
Could the Ohio River Have Rights?
A movement to grant rights to the environment tests the power of local control.
Rethinking ORSANCO
How the agency’s role as steadfast defender of the Ohio River has changed over time.
Halted Waters
The Seneca Nation and the building of the Kinzua Dam.