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Across Appalachia, Photo ID Requirements Complicate Voting
October 01, 2024
Within the region, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia have implemented new voter ID requirements since the 2020 election, according to USA Today. But all across Appalachia, photo ID requirements of all kinds are deeply intertwined with a complex web of legislation, lawsuits and logistical barriers.
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In Appalachia’s Battleground States, Election Officials Worry About Cyber Security, Physical Threats and Misinformation
September 11, 2024
States in the region like Pennsylvania, which was at the center of the 2020 election denial campaign and is considered a “must-win” for both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential race, are confronting multiple concerns when it comes to election security.
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‘Life-changing support’: In rural North Carolina, a program for treatment of substance use disorder through pregnancy and beyond offers care and counters stigma
August 06, 2024
Project CARA works to get people into care and support them — with a goal of better outcomes for both the babies and their parents.
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Young Appalachians Want Better Intergenerational Political Conversations
July 23, 2024
Within the national media, stories about adults who feel their children have shut them out over political or social issues are common. But for some young adults, there is eagerness to start those discussions, especially about issues that directly impact them, like poverty, workers’ rights and gender.
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The Number of White Nationalist Groups in Appalachia Is Rising — and the Surge Could Have Implications for Democracy
July 01, 2024
A recent report by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the rise coincides with a national surge of far-right, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ+ groups, which the SPLC warns could undermine democracy heading into the 2024 presidential election.
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‘Hopeless’ Appalachian Youths Prepare to Vote in 2024
June 04, 2024
The ongoing clash between former Pres. Donald Trump and Pres. Joe Biden, for many young Americans, is completely unavoidable.
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In North Carolina, A Sanctuary for Local Songwriters Emerges: The East Boone Listening Room
May 14, 2024
Songwriters from all over have played here, but for the most part, organizers “try to make it hyper-local.”
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Photo Essay: Exploring Trans and Queer Identity through Appalachian, Christian Iconography
May 07, 2024
In this photo series, one photographer aims to capture the essence of the shared experiences of trans and queer individuals within the context of Appalachia.
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From Flooding to Fires: Appalachia’s Recreation Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges
April 25, 2024
Scientists and outdoor enthusiasts alike find themselves in a race to counter the climate curve in the region.
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2023’s Biggest Hits: Our Staff’s Favorite Stories This Year
December 20, 2023
As we prepare to close the book on 2023, the staff here at 100 Days is thinking back on some of the writing that resonated with them this past year. With topics ranging from religion to community, check out some of their favorites below.
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For Tree-sitter, No Hiding from Heartbreak of Deal to Greenlight Mountain Valley Pipeline
June 22, 2023
If completed, the mainline of the 42-inch pipe would move 2 billion cubic feet of hydraulically fractured gas daily from the shale formations in West Virginia to the Virginia-North Carolina border 303 miles away.
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Protestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses
May 18, 2023
For allies of faith who support the LGBTQ community, it can be a complicated landscape to navigate. Church splits are painful, personal relationships have suffered, and in rural Appalachian towns, such divisions can fracture entire communities.
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