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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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This Invasive Grass Is Taking Over Western States And Increasing Wildfire Risks

There’s a clear link between cheatgrass, which covers more than 100 million acres across the West, and rangeland megafires.
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These States Have Tried To Make It Tough For Minor Party Candidates To Get on The Ballots

"It’s the worst year for hostility to minor parties and independent candidates since 1971."
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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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Shootings And Wild Airbnb Parties Renew Calls For Crackdown On Short-Term Rentals

The vacation rental market grew 80%, from $46 billion in sales in 2012 to $83 billion in 2017 worldwide.
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These New Laws Help Rural Black Families Fight For Their Land

In 1910, rural black families held between 16 million and 19 million acres of farmland. Active farms how account 2.5 million acres.
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There's A Fight In America’s Tobacco-Growing Heartland To Raise The Buying Age To 21

Even Mitch MConnell, from the big tobacco growing state of Kentucky, has pushed for a federal bill to do the same.
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Here’s How Housing Crunch Is Reshaping The Size Of Cities Across The Country

The nation needs another 6 million homes near the new jobs created in the past decade.
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States Are Adding Toll Roads To Raise Money. Some Drivers Have To Pay More.

Critics say the practice lacks transparency.
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Police Shootings Have Brought Ethnic Groups Together To Fight For Change

Native Americans and Latinos are shot by police at a disproportionately high rate.
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