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WEBIn Appalachia’s Battleground States, Election Officials Worry About Cyber Security, Physical Threats and Misinformation. “Everything is a concern” when it comes to election security, according to the elections director in North Carolina. Appalachia Was a Spiritual Center of Election Denial in 2020.
Embracing Melungeon Roots and Culture in ‘Beyond the Sunset’
WEBFeb 10, 2020 · Melungeons are considered a tri-racial isolate, meaning they are a combination of traits from multiple ethnic backgrounds, thus, creating their own unique culture. Today we know the Melungeon are African, white European and Native American. In the 1800s and into the mid-1900s, they claimed to …
Voting rights, abortion access, and education funding are on the …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Voters in New York and Maryland will decide on ballot measures that could impact abortion rights. In New York, voters will consider an equal rights amendment to the state constitution. The amendment would prohibit discrimination based on a variety of categories including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and …
Documentary ‘hillbilly’ Is Now Challenging Stereotypes for a …
WEBDec 3, 2019 · The widespread fanfare and critical acclaim that has followed has been astounding.In October, after a long tour on the film festival circuit, Hulu acquired hillbilly, bringing it to a mainstream, national audience. Hart Fowler spoke with York and Rubin after the Hulu acquisition, about the two years since the release.
The Number of White Nationalist Groups in Appalachia Is Rising …
WEBJul 1, 2024 · The number of white nationalist groups operating in Appalachia has increased, according to a recent report by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The rise coincides with a national surge of far-right, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ+ groups, which the SPLC warns could undermine democracy heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Holler, Y’all and Appalachian Drawls: My Childhood of Code …
WEBApr 27, 2021 · In Appalachia, certain words or phrases like “y’all” and “holler” add to the idea that we are unintelligent, that we lack formal education. That lack of education is a class issue, not one of ability; some are forced to drop out to support themselves and their families, and many lack the money and resources for higher education.
What is the New Apostolic Reformation? How a Religio-Political …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Apostles and prophets. Spiritual warfare. Dominionism and the New Apostolic Reformation. You might come across these terms if you follow politics these days. Here’s some context and clarity about the relationship between dominion theology and the NAR, the “apostles” and “prophets” who lead ...
Hillbilly Horror: Reckoning With a Genre 15 Years After ‘Wrong Turn’
WEBMay 21, 2018 · In the case of making wrong turns, the the urbane teens were stalked by was a twisted family tree of cannibal mountain people. Teenagers were running from masked murderers, and slasher directors were chasing after chainsaws. Professor Rosenberg sees “Wrong Turn” as a part of a larger “farmhouse horror” film family that includes works ...
Inside Appalachia: Traditions Make Holiday Season Special
WEBDec 24, 2018 · This week, West Virginia Public Broadcasting has put together a special holiday episode of the podcast Inside Appalachia about seasonal traditions. Holidays in these mountains have always been meaningful. In Appalachia, it’s usually a time to go home, or to carry on traditions of home in a new way. …
Pittsburgh -- 'the Paris of Appalachia' -- Bucks Trump on Climate …
WEBJun 4, 2017 · Pittsburgh — ‘the Paris of Appalachia’ — Bucks Trump on Climate Change. Reasoning his withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement on Thursday, President Donald Trump said in his speech, “I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris.”. Minutes later, Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto took to Twitter to vehemently ...