According to a RAND Corporation study, almost half of rural veterans are younger, with many more likely to have seen post-9/11 combat and suffering from related injuries and traumas. These veterans need more specialized care, while facing steeper challenges to access.
Venison or Vegetables? A Vegetarian Reflects on Hunting
Mindful consumption can shape our food system.
Mindful consumption can shape our food system.
Free Suicide Prevention Course Available for Rural Veterinarians, Farm Workers
An online course aims to equip vets and farmers with “the knowledge and resources necessary to recognize and help people who are experiencing mental health challenges or that may be at risk for suicide.”
An online course aims to equip vets and farmers with “the knowledge and resources necessary to recognize and help people who are experiencing mental health challenges or that may be at risk for suicide.”
45 Degrees North: Gleaning or Stealing?
When rural people gather food that’s left behind after harvest, is it stealing? It depends.
When rural people gather food that’s left behind after harvest, is it stealing? It depends.
Call It What It Is: ‘Murder in a Small Town’
The latest TV series on FOX puts its own spin on a genre that has stood the test of time. Does ‘Murder in a Small Town’ capture the imagination like its predecessors?
The latest TV series on FOX puts its own spin on a genre that has stood the test of time. Does ‘Murder in a Small Town’ capture the imagination like its predecessors?
Commentary: A Chorus for Conservation
Country music stars are singing about farmland loss. Will it raise awareness and make a difference?
Country music stars are singing about farmland loss. Will it raise awareness and make a difference?
Politics in Rural Alaska Look Different Than Anywhere Else in the Country
Five Alaska legislators talk about the way their state exists both within, and entirely apart from, national politics in the run up to next week’s presidential elections.
Five Alaska legislators talk about the way their state exists both within, and entirely apart from, national politics in the run up to next week’s presidential elections.
The Return of the Rural Horror Picture Show
In honor of our podcast exploring the role of rural people and places in the horror genre, we’re serving up a fresh roundup of scary movie recommendations.
In honor of our podcast exploring the role of rural people and places in the horror genre, we’re serving up a fresh roundup of scary movie recommendations.
Q&A: The Flood Story Doesn’t End ‘When the Water Crashes Into the House,’ with Melissa Helton
Melissa Helton is the editor of an anthology of writing and art about the 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and their aftermath.
Melissa Helton is the editor of an anthology of writing and art about the 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and their aftermath.
An Old House of Prayer Becomes Community’s Art Space
What makes a church is the community. An artist in rural Monte Vista, Colorado, revived an old church building to serve as a gathering ground for the community of artists and creative locals.
What makes a church is the community. An artist in rural Monte Vista, Colorado, revived an old church building to serve as a gathering ground for the community of artists and creative locals.
Alternative Voices/Alternative Reality: How Does Talk Radio Affect Pennsylvania’s Rural Voters?
Conservative talk radio makes listeners feel connected to the news, some listeners say. Others think it blurs news, opinion, and emotions to intentionally create polarization. Either way, it’s part of the information ecosystem that will inform voters in next month’s election.
Conservative talk radio makes listeners feel connected to the news, some listeners say. Others think it blurs news, opinion, and emotions to intentionally create polarization. Either way, it’s part of the information ecosystem that will inform voters in next month’s election.
The Community Arts Movement: Tilting at Windmills?
Robert Gard’s name might not be familiar to residents of most small communities, but his influence has been keenly felt in nearly every corner of rural America.
Robert Gard’s name might not be familiar to residents of most small communities, but his influence has been keenly felt in nearly every corner of rural America.
A Prison Newspaper Hopes to Bridge ‘Inside’ and ‘Outside’ Worlds in Rural California
Rural prisons tend to have fewer programs for incarcerated residents than urban prisons do. A new media project at the Central California Women’s Facility is bucking that trend.
Rural prisons tend to have fewer programs for incarcerated residents than urban prisons do. A new media project at the Central California Women’s Facility is bucking that trend.
Climate Chaos and Conspiracy Theories
Hurricane Helene was an unbelievable storm. No wonder conspiracy theories flourished.
Hurricane Helene was an unbelievable storm. No wonder conspiracy theories flourished.
Commentary: Where Is the Rural America That Raised Me?
Donald Trump whines, brags, besmirches veterans, and disrespects women. These aren’t the values I learned growing up on a ranch in South Dakota.
Donald Trump whines, brags, besmirches veterans, and disrespects women. These aren’t the values I learned growing up on a ranch in South Dakota.
Helene’s Long Trail of Destruction: Rural Virginia Also Suffers from the Storm’s Heavy Winds and Rain
“It's sad because the people can feel forgotten,” she said. “When we overlook a region that's been hit by calamity like this, the folks living in the area can experience heightened anxiety levels because their circumstances are not represented.”
“It’s sad because the people can feel forgotten,” she said. “When we overlook a region that’s been hit by calamity like this, the folks living in the area can experience heightened anxiety levels because their circumstances are not represented.”