The Future is Another Country
One year ago, the three of us had not yet met. We were in various states of anger, frustration, and fear. Today, we co-host a podcast, are board members of a progressive organization, and friends. Here is how we each got here.
To protect and improve quality of life, Appalachian Voices launched Solarize Wise, a Southwestern Virginia program that is working to bring affordable solar energy to the region.
Given this picture of the state as defined by poverty, it is little wonder that West Virginia became known for its support of Donald Trump and his promise to “make America great again.” But, here in West Virginia, there is also a sense that our collective longing for the good old days has been hanging around for quite some time.
Appalachia is a region too politicized to romanticize. Though the region could definitely use some romance.
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