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In Rural Washington, a Small County Gets Ahead of the Curve for Vaccination Planning
Ferry County, Washington, has 7,600 residents, difficult terrain, and super-cold freezers ready to handle Covid-19 vaccines.
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Once-Ignored Promises to Tribes Could Change the Environmental Landscape
As more courts side with the tribes over broken treaties, there is a hope for environmental action with strong legal standing, supporting restoration efforts across the US.
AppHarvest Promotes New Ag Methods in Appalachia
A start-up, backed by nearly half-billion-dollar investment, seeks to create living wages and sustainable agricultural practices in the region. Some worry about the impact on traditional farmers and others about the source of the funding.
Covid-19 Takes a Holiday? Rural Infection Rate Drops During Thanksgiving Week
New cases in rural counties were down by about 8% last week, while deaths continued at record-breaking numbers. But 19 states didn’t report new cases on Thanksgiving Day, and five made no reports for the rest of the week.
Amidst the Pandemic, This Women’s Health Clinic in Rural Texas Struggles to Meet Demand for Care
At a housing unit turned health clinic in rural Brown County, the director of a family planning clinic laughs at the idea of offering tele-health visits to limit the virus' spread: “Where we are, that is just not an option for us.”
ICE Contracts with Metropolitan Knoxville Generate Fear with Rural Immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreements with a single county can affect an entire region, immigration advocates say. In East Tennessee, Knox and Greene counties maintain such agreements, while larger metropolitan areas have backed away from them.
10 Rural Movies (and 1 Show) to Watch Instead of Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy
Popular entertainment sometimes comes up short in its portrayals of rural people and places, but our recommendations offer a reminder that there's no shortage of viewing options worth your time.
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