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Common Appalachian at Two-and-a-Half Years, and What's Next
Covering social change and Appalachian solidarity, Common Appalachian is a chronicle of the activists, leaders, community members, and change-makers who…
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Jeffrey Howard
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What We Lose When Everything Gets Sold
From church attendance and homemade goods to poetry readings and local activism, many things only flourish when beyond the reach of market forces that…
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Jeffrey Howard
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A Dose of Philosophical Pragmatism for Appalachia
Pragmatist philosophy encourages us to evaluate ideas, politics, and cultural practices by their practical impact in our communities rather than…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Our Politics Could Use 'Another Turn of the Crank'
Featuring essays on sustainability, stewardship, and what he calls "gentle virtues," Appalachian writer Wendell Berry invites us to take a more…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Where Are All the Appalachians of Color in News Coverage of Hurricane Helene?
While Appalachia is home to a disproportionately high white population, the lack of media outlets covering Hurricane Helene's impact on Appalachians of…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Speaking of a Sense of Place
Drawing inspiration from writer Robert Macfarlane and philosopher David Abram, we consider what it means to take the name Appalachia upon oneself.
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Jeffrey Howard
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What Is Your Congressional District in Appalachia?
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has created a new interactive map to make it easier for Appalachians to identify their congressional…
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Jeffrey Howard
How Economically Distressed Is Appalachia in 2023?
Appalachia has made economic progress since 1965, but 82 of its 423 counties remain "distressed," per a June 2023 report by the Appalachian Regional…
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Jeffrey Howard
What Is the Official Appalachian Flag?
Although there isn't an official Appalachian flag, several have been created in recent years—with one design likely to resonate with people who value…
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Jeffrey Howard
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Letting Go of Confederate Identities
Can fostering a new sense of Appalachian identity provide a way for people to connect with their roots while moving away from a racializing and hateful…
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Jeffrey Howard
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What Confuses Me About Elizabeth Catte's Appalachia
"What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia" presents a diverse and pluralistic region. While praiseworthy, there's one aspect of Catte's vision that…
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Jeffrey Howard
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This Is Common Appalachian
Common Appalachian envisions Southern Appalachia as a distinct cultural area and bioregion devoted to communitarian values.
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Jeffrey Howard
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