Appalachia
Government Invests $5M to Turn the Rust Belt Into the Lithium Belt
The Department of Energy has invested millions in a battery manufacturing program in Appalachia as part of the clean energy transition.
Militant Coal Miners Occupy Kentucky Railroad Over Unpaid Wages
On Monday afternoon, workers in Pikeville, Kentucky halted a 120-car train carrying their employer’s coal. Some workers say they’re owed $3,000.
Tennessee Woman Says Police Chief Watched Her Shower Before Carting Her Off to Jail
“The entire time, plaintiff felt humiliated and had no choice but to allow Tanksley to observe every intimate moment," according to her lawsuit.
The Left Thinks a 'Green New Deal' Could Save Earth and Destroy the GOP
A far-reaching new policy aims to reduce emissions, give everyone jobs, and convince rural voters to side with the Democrats, all at the same time.
Activists Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Pipelines
From Appalachia to Louisiana, activists have been putting themselves in the path of bulldozers.
The Quiet but Furious Nationwide War Against Pipelines
From Appalachia to Louisiana, mostly ignored by the media, activists have been putting themselves in the path of bulldozers.
The Angry, Healing Records I Revisit When Everything Feels Broken
Reflections on the healing power of old abrasive favorites, plus new tunes from Twilight Fauna, Lifeless Dark, Lindow Moss, Sick Shit, and more.
Anthony Bourdain Made Marginalized Communities Like Mine Feel Worthy
As a native West Virginian, I never thought I'd see my home state represented with respect and fairness—until Bourdain showed up.
How the Destruction of Appalachia Inspired Its Black Metal Scene
Stream the new LP from Pittsburgh's Slaves BC, and explore how Appalachian black metal artists find inspiration from beauty and destruction.
Watch the Rugged Trailer for Justin Timberlake's New Album 'Man of the Woods'
It's out February 2, and the first single is coming this Friday. Let's get... mountainous?
Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Life in Baseball's Minors: VWOS Rivals
In Appalachia an old rivalry lives on at the lowest level of the minor leagues.
White House Halts Study on the Health Effects of Coal Mining
It's not clear when (or if) it will be resumed.