Rural America
Covid Racial Disparities Loom Large in Rural Counties
As federal and state government officials ramp up vaccination efforts, white people outpace people of color in getting vaccinated.
‘It Didn’t Really Stick With Me’: Understanding the Rural Shrug Over Covid and Vaccines
Fort Scott, Kansas, was hit hard by the pandemic, and it no longer has a hospital. But residents remain skeptical about the impact of the coronavirus.
How One State’s Public Health Defunding Led to Vaccination Chaos
The situation in Missouri is contributing to racial inequity with vaccinations and forcing some people to drive hours to get shots.
Pandemic Drains Hospital Finances
Rural hospitals are expected to suffer the most.
How 18 Million Americans Could Move Into Rural Areas – Without Leaving Home
COMMENTARY | A pending proposal would reclassify dozens of communities from metropolitan to rural, potentially affecting their eligibility for certain federal funding and programs.
Queer in the Country: Why Some LGBTQ Americans Prefer Rural Life to Urban ‘Gayborhoods’
COMMENTARY | Research finds many LGBTQ people in rural areas view their sexual identity substantially differently from their urban counterparts – and question the merits of gay life in cities.
Rural Americans in Pharmacy Deserts Hurting for Covid Vaccines
Dozens of rural counties across the U.S. lack pharmacies, creating an added challenge for vaccination programs.
‘It’s Patchwork’: Rural Teachers Struggle to Connect in Pandemic
Some teachers are hand-delivering reading material to students’ homes.
Rural Communities Are Finally Getting Attention. So Where Do We Go from Here?
COMMENTARY | Despite a recent groundswell of interest, rural America still has unique challenges ahead.
Internet and Phone Services in Rural Texas Threatened as State Slashes Subsidies for Providers
A state fund that subsidizes rural network service is bleeding money. Now the state is drastically cutting the amount of money that it typically pays out to these service providers.
Rural Health Care is in Crisis—Here are Five Innovative Ways Biden Can Help it Transform
COMMENTARY | Twenty percent of the nation's population lives in rural areas, which in recent years have seen hospital closures and other health care challenges. The solutions will require more than just focusing on expanding broadband or insurance coverage.
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