The new program rescinds a Biden-era policy that the Trump administration called “nebulous” and which prioritized projects less relevant to rural areas.
RAWtools South Turns Guns Into Garden Tools in the Mountain South
In Asheville, North Carolina, RAWtools South brings together blacksmiths, gun owners, and faith communities to transform surrendered guns into art.
In Asheville, North Carolina, RAWtools South brings together blacksmiths, gun owners, and faith communities to transform surrendered guns into art.
“The Testament of Ann Lee” Shines Light on a Radical Religious Community
Centuries after the first Shakers came to America, filmmaker Mona Fastvold’s vibrant movie musical brings their story to modern audiences.
Centuries after the first Shakers came to America, filmmaker Mona Fastvold’s vibrant movie musical brings their story to modern audiences.
Commentary: I Never Thought I’d Participate This Much in Politics
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
Ozarks Notebook: A Non-Profit Running Two Clinics in the Ozarks Has an Unexpected Need—More Patients
Sometimes getting the word out and the people coming can be harder than fundraising or organizing.
Sometimes getting the word out and the people coming can be harder than fundraising or organizing.
45 Degrees North: 5 Big Tips About Rural Restaurants
Restaurants may not be plentiful out here, but they’re important to rural communities. So let’s not forget the challenges they face doing business in the boondocks.
Restaurants may not be plentiful out here, but they’re important to rural communities. So let’s not forget the challenges they face doing business in the boondocks.
Illinois Is Taking a Close Look at the Potential Effects of the Data Center Boom
In places like Sangamon County, communities grapple with questions about energy, water, and the effects on the local workforce and economy.
In places like Sangamon County, communities grapple with questions about energy, water, and the effects on the local workforce and economy.
“Suddenly Amish” Takes Rural Reality TV to the Extreme
Produced for maximum drama and minimum authenticity, TLC’s latest Amish TV series follows a long tradition of reality shows that trade in rural stereotypes.
Produced for maximum drama and minimum authenticity, TLC’s latest Amish TV series follows a long tradition of reality shows that trade in rural stereotypes.
Q&A: The Unexplored Wilderness in Our Own Backyards
The author of the book ‘Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark’ explores the hidden world of nocturnal creatures.
The author of the book ‘Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark’ explores the hidden world of nocturnal creatures.
Disability Advocates Challenge Research Claiming Access to Disability Services Is Better in Rural Communities
According to the critics, both sample size and definitions of disability used in the study could be distorting the results.
According to the critics, both sample size and definitions of disability used in the study could be distorting the results.
Q&A: Lisa J. Smith on Supporting Rural Student Parents
Childcare options for rural student parents are limited. The executive director of Grays Harbor College Foundation is trying to change that.
Childcare options for rural student parents are limited. The executive director of Grays Harbor College Foundation is trying to change that.
Speak Your Piece: Scotia Then and Now
Fifty years this month, the Scotia mine explosions killed 26 men. Current deaths from work-related accidents are a fraction of what they were in 1976. But miners face other dangers, more deadly but less discussed.
Fifty years this month, the Scotia mine explosions killed 26 men. Current deaths from work-related accidents are a fraction of what they were in 1976. But miners face other dangers, more deadly but less discussed.
Virtual Crisis Care Helps Rural Communities Access Mental Health Resources in Emergencies
On-demand access to mental health professionals offers law enforcement new resources to de-escalate crises.
On-demand access to mental health professionals offers law enforcement new resources to de-escalate crises.
Report: Loss of Hospital-Based Obstetrics Care Prevalent in Rural Counties
According to the research, 2.6 million women of reproductive age live in rural counties with no hospital-based obstetrics care. Another analysis found that in 2024-25, rural hospital-based obstetric units noted “an average of more than two closures every month.”
According to the research, 2.6 million women of reproductive age live in rural counties with no hospital-based obstetrics care. Another analysis found that in 2024-25, rural hospital-based obstetric units noted “an average of more than two closures every month.”
Q&A: Ryan Burge on Declining Religious Participation
Former rural pastor and social scientist Ryan Burge takes a data-driven approach to studying American religious trends.
Former rural pastor and social scientist Ryan Burge takes a data-driven approach to studying American religious trends.
“Wuthering Heights” Chooses Style Over Substance
The stunning beauty of the Yorkshire moors takes center stage in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. But by prioritizing aesthetics and romance, Fennell loses the tensions that make the original work a classic.
The stunning beauty of the Yorkshire moors takes center stage in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. But by prioritizing aesthetics and romance, Fennell loses the tensions that make the original work a classic.