RuralAmerica
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong Rural America is not disappearing due to depopulation; instead, it’s changing and sometimes urbanizing as rural towns grow and reclassify themselves as “urban”. The majority of rural Americans do not live on farms; in fact, only about 6% of rural jobs are in agriculture, […]
🏛️ Politics
Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party Graham Platner, a Democrat from Maine, is seen as a potential candidate to bridge the divide between rural America and the Democratic Party. Platner’s message of economic populism resonates with rural residents’ frustrations about corporate consolidation, rising […]
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Why rural Coloradans feel ignored − a resentment as old as America itself
Why rural Coloradans feel ignored − a resentment as old as America itself Rural Coloradans feel ignored and looked down on by their urban counterparts, with many expressing resentment towards policies that they believe target their way of life. The divide between rural and urban Coloradans was studied through responses to four statewide policies, including […]
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The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help
The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help Rural areas are disproportionately affected by disasters, with older adults being particularly vulnerable due to higher rates of chronic health problems and limited access to healthcare. The aging population in rural America […]
🏥 Health
Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package Rural hospitals will be severely impacted by the Trump administration’s spending package, which includes cuts to Medicaid that could lead to hospital closures and a reduction in health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The package’s changes to Medicaid, including work requirements and reduced […]
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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis
Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis Rural America’s housing crisis is partly caused by “heirs’ property,” land passed down informally without clear titles, leading to tangled or clouded titles that make it difficult for families to build new homes or sell their shares. There are an estimated 508,371 heirs’ […]
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