rural america

The Battle For The Senate Is About The Future Of American Politics

The Senate’s rural bias allows conservatives to control American politics with a minority coalition and leaves voters of color voiceless. Democrats need to overcome it before they can change it.
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What It's Like To Go Through A Pandemic Without Broadband

Telemedicine is on the rise as COVID-19 spreads. But slow internet keeps it out of reach for people who need it most.
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Without Hillary Clinton In The Race, Bernie Sanders’ Rural Edge Disappeared

Joe Biden is winning in rural areas where Sanders romped in 2016.
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The Collapse Of A Hospital Empire — And Towns Left In The Wreckage

“We were robbed.”
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How These Exchange Programs Are Bridging The Two Americas

These state or local programs are becoming popular because they build connections between rural and urban residents in a divisive political climate.
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Wanted: Lawyers For Rural America

Recruiting is tough when there’s a perception of limited career growth and a lack of acceptance as an ethnic minority or member of the LGBTQ community.
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Bernie Sanders’ Plan For Rural America

As Democratic presidential candidates look to make a headstart with heartland voters, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-V.T.) met with HuffPost in Iowa to outline his vision for rural America.
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As Farmers Retire, They Face Hard Choices About Preserving Their Way Of Life

Between 1992 and 2012, almost 31 million acres of farm and ranch land have been taken out of production across America.
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Watch The 2020 Presidential Candidates Pitch Their Vision For Rural America

HuffPost and Open Markets will host a Democratic presidential forum today.
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America’s Affordable Housing Crisis Isn’t Just Hitting Cities

Rural areas are getting crunched, too.
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