Mason Adams: Appalachia’s Deep History of Resistance
Protest runs through the region’s veins like coal seams through the mountains.
September 5, 2020 · Leave a comment
David Korten: 8 Essential Steps to Radically Transform Our Economy
An economic system that serves everyone and the planet is necessary for our survival. Here are some guiding principles to get us there.
July 8, 2019 · Leave a comment
Video: Nora Brown plays two old-time banjo tunes
In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: “East Virginia” and “John Brown’s Dream.” An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo’s evolution.
June 22, 2019 · Leave a comment
Sherry Hamby: Resisting technology, Appalachian style
When people hear “Appalachia,” stereotypes and even slurs often immediately jump to mind, words like “backwards,” “ignorant,” “hillbilly” or “yokel.” But Appalachian attitudes about technology’s role in daily life are … Continue reading
April 6, 2018 · 3 Comments
