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How you correctly say "Appalachia" (Part 1)
I collaborated with the Virginia Tech Speech Lab to analyze over 1,500 Appalachian accents. Here is what we found.
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In Appalachia, they're putting data centers in movie studios
I went to a Hamilton County Commission meeting about a proposed movie studio in downtown Chattanooga with an Oracle data center inside it. I think this…
Apr 8
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Who gets to tell the story of Appalachia?
A new art exhibit in NYC has faced criticism from a collective of artists in Appalachia. I have some thoughts.
Apr 4
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No, contaminated drinking water isn't what Appalachians "voted for"
A recent 60 minutes segment on McDowell County, WV has people blaming the voters again. But the story is more complicated.
Mar 2
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Making it a crime to be transgender in West Virginia?
One GOP state senator's bill aimed at “protecting children” will further dehumanize trans and gender non-conforming people.
Feb 11
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Data Center DISASTER: West Virginia GOP stripped your rights away to build AI power suckers
Republican legislators in West Virginia basically said “go f**k yourself” to anyone who doesn't want data centers in their community
Dec 18, 2025
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GOP megadonor car salesman may soon dictate your electric bill
If you're a Republican politician in Tennessee, chances are Lee Beaman has cut you a check. Now, he might be responsible for how much comes out of yours…
Dec 6, 2025
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Aftyn Behn stood up for survivors. The right is smearing her for it.
A progressive Democrat on the cusp of causing a massive political upset in Tennessee next week has the GOP scared and desperate.
Nov 28, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani's politics can work in Appalachia
The only thing radical about NYC's new mayor is how in touch he is with ordinary people
Nov 11, 2025
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Strike authorized at VW's Chattanooga plant, creating a pivotal moment for southern labor
This exercise of leverage could be a defining moment for southern labor organizing
Nov 3, 2025
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My view of politics has changed a lot over the past two years. Here's why.
The United States' complicity in Israel's genocide has caused me to rethink so many things about the world and our politics.
Oct 27, 2025
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Sid Hatfield: The bane of bootlickers
Sharing a Patreon exclusive with my paid subscribers here on Substack
Oct 3, 2025
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