Rural america

Contrary to what we hear, rural America isn't in denial of climate change and other critical environmental issues.

The book makes a lot of negative assertions about this group without the methodological rigor or correct characterization of existing literature to back it up.

If we want to restore our democracy, nurturing rural and small town America is one of the most important things liberals and progressives can do.

Income inequality has reached a record high since 1928, but booming college towns tend to boast the highest income inequality rates in the country.

It's long past due for our elected representatives to level the playing field between the rich and the rest of us and to invest in rural people and places.

Rural Americans are more likely to report higher grocery prices, even as the Biden administration points to reports showing inflation on a steady decline.

For the first time in the 65-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, country music has taken the top three spots.

Amid ongoing debate over his track, "Try That in a Small Town," the country music singer addressed the criticism in a new clip.

The country-music star's recently released track is continuing to generate controversy on social media.

Three House Republicans representing communities that benefit from the Essential Air Service program voted to strike it down.

The country music star is facing continued criticism over his controversial track, "Try That in a Small Town."

Amid debate around the country star's controversial track, former President Trump has weighed in with his thoughts.

The country music singer's new track, "Try That in a Small Town," has reignited the gun control debate online.

The country music singer's new pro-gun track, "Try That in a Small Town," has sparked debate on social media.

Utility companies, automakers and charger businesses have a plan to up EV usage in underserved areas.

State and local officials should promote policies that incentivize metropolitan physician groups to extend their coverage to rural communities.

A Nov. 3 Politico piece declared "Rural Democrats confront a potential new low." In fact, rural Democrats had their best showing in years. In blue firewall states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Democrats cut into Republican margins with rural voters, a trend that powered Democratic wins in state and local races across the country.

Rural turnout this November—without Trump on the ballot—will be an initial test of the GOP's challenges to come.

As election day grows near, the topic of rural voters is back on the table. Since Donald Trump ascended to the presidency in 2016, pollsters and pundits have been trying to understand the voters who flock to him.

It's been a long time coming to get America as a country, and states like Vermont and Arizona, to commit to environmental justice.

As America aims to reduce its reliance on China, Middle America could see a wave of tech investment dollars.

Rural Americans, who largely lean Republican, say the government does little to improve their lives. The Infrastructure bill could shift that perception.

The EMS crew in rural Sackets Harbor, New York is comprised of volunteer members all under the age of 21.

Manchin said he serves "a complete different constituency" compared to other Democrats. Polls show more West Virginia voter support voting rights bills.

"These are the bridges that are often overlooked when decisions are being made, but they are essential for small towns, rural towns," the president said.

The coastal myopia is hiding one of the biggest benefits. It's not about stop the spread of COVID anymore, but about encouraging the spread of talented Americans—back to rural America.

"Why is rural vaccine access this abysmal, this far into the pandemic?" a woman in rural Ohio asked on Twitter.

"More help is on the way to households without broadband," said FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

As recently as 2017, more than a quarter of rural residents lacked high-speed internet access. But money for broadband won't fix the opportunity imbalance on its own.

A quality education system is the bedrock of an active, vibrant economy and a pathway to opportunity for our children.