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Rural places can and should build their own energy future, argues Michelle Moore in her new book, “Rural Renaissance: Revitalizing America’s Hometowns Through Clean Power.”
Less Than a Third of Rural Americans Are Boosted Against Covid-19
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First Tribally Owned Textile Company Makes a Lasting Impression
Chickasaw Nation’s Mahota Textiles creates unique Native American-made products that blend designs from contemporary native artists with traditional tribal imagery and symbols.
Revitalizing a Tribal Economy through Cultural Connection
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Senate Turns Its Attention to Rural Housing
Two congressional hearings focused on proposed legislation aiming to preserve already strained access to subsidized housing for rural residents.
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