This summer’s most-talked-about movie is a thrilling cinematic spectacle. It also shines a light on the unequal geography of moviegoing in rural America.
45 Degrees North: The Vent Talk
Knowing how your house’s vents work and having a plan to keep them working is important. For rural elders trying to age in place, it may be a matter of life and death.
Knowing how your house’s vents work and having a plan to keep them working is important. For rural elders trying to age in place, it may be a matter of life and death.
The Grocery Cart Divide: How Rural and Urban America Sort Themselves
What people search for, eat, and wear maps the rural-urban split almost as cleanly as the ballot does.
What people search for, eat, and wear maps the rural-urban split almost as cleanly as the ballot does.
Are Rural Law Enforcement Agencies Using Flock Cameras?
A crowd-sourced dataset shows where local law enforcement agencies use AI-assisted police surveillance technology.
A crowd-sourced dataset shows where local law enforcement agencies use AI-assisted police surveillance technology.
Q&A: The Filmmaker Asking Hard Questions About Wildfires
Hillary Bachelder’s new documentary, “burn, scar,” follows a community through the aftermath of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s state history.
Hillary Bachelder’s new documentary, “burn, scar,” follows a community through the aftermath of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s state history.
In “Yesteryear,” Homesteading for ‘Likes’ Becomes a Cautionary Tale
One of the buzziest books of the summer sees a social media star learn the hard way that rurality is more than an Instagram backdrop.
One of the buzziest books of the summer sees a social media star learn the hard way that rurality is more than an Instagram backdrop.
Research: Some Rural Residents Are Trading Nutrition for Shelter
Rising housing and grocery costs are forcing some rural residents to make trade-offs that prioritize shelter over nutrition.
Rising housing and grocery costs are forcing some rural residents to make trade-offs that prioritize shelter over nutrition.
ICE Seeks “Zombie Prison” in Rural Minnesota
As ICE eyes-up a shuttered private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, locals, faith leaders, scholars, and community organizers are speaking out about the moral and economic repercussions.
As ICE eyes-up a shuttered private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, locals, faith leaders, scholars, and community organizers are speaking out about the moral and economic repercussions.
Rural Americans Are More Evangelical, but Not Necessarily More Religious
A Daily Yonder analysis from The U.S. Religion Census reveals the most popular Christian tradition by county.
A Daily Yonder analysis from The U.S. Religion Census reveals the most popular Christian tradition by county.
“Shiners: Voices From Owsley County” Documentary Shows Rural America in a Positive Light
Winning a regional theater competition was a big deal for high school students from a small Eastern Kentucky county, but their story goes far beyond extracurricular triumph.
Winning a regional theater competition was a big deal for high school students from a small Eastern Kentucky county, but their story goes far beyond extracurricular triumph.
Q&A: Author Heather Hansman on Ski Culture and the Future of Sports
Hansman’s new book explores the lives of three pioneering outdoorswomen, and America’s love of the wild.
Hansman’s new book explores the lives of three pioneering outdoorswomen, and America’s love of the wild.
Vermont, Other States Test ‘Gentle Infill’ as One Potential Tool to Tackle Housing Shortages
With not enough housing to meet growing demand and the economic pressures it puts on rural and other communities, some states are testing solutions designed to expedite construction on empty lots in between existing houses.
With not enough housing to meet growing demand and the economic pressures it puts on rural and other communities, some states are testing solutions designed to expedite construction on empty lots in between existing houses.
45 Degrees North: Finding Balance
Balance and fall prevention programs make sense for rural elders. Because you never know when you might need to stand in a canoe to rescue an owl tangled in fishing line.
Balance and fall prevention programs make sense for rural elders. Because you never know when you might need to stand in a canoe to rescue an owl tangled in fishing line.
Welcome to Widow’s Bay, a Totally Curse-Free Summer Destination
Apple TV’s new horror comedy series, “Widow’s Bay,” shows that screams and snickers are always in season.
Apple TV’s new horror comedy series, “Widow’s Bay,” shows that screams and snickers are always in season.
45 Degrees North: The Class of ‘76
Fifty years ago, graduating in the Bicentennial year felt special. Why does the Semiquincentennial feel so weird?
Fifty years ago, graduating in the Bicentennial year felt special. Why does the Semiquincentennial feel so weird?
America 250: Ten Small Towns That Made Us Who We Are
These small towns hold great significance in the 250 years of American history.
These small towns hold great significance in the 250 years of American history.