Still in the Saddle: USA Kokpar Team and the ‘Cowboy Ethic'
US Cowboys find camaraderie in Kazakhstan as they make their way
through a grueling tournament.
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Can ‘Virtual Reality' Courses Provide Tangible Gains for Rural Colleges?
The Dreamscape Learn program, which has served over 25,000
students at Arizona State University since launching in 2022, is
now expanding beyond Arizona in ways that could benefit rural
students.
The Yonder Uncovers the Path Ahead
Turns out assumptions and guesses about the future of rural
America just don't cut it.
Commentary: Skilled International Nurses Are Key to Solving Rural America's Critical Healthcare Shortage
In the face of a deepening shortage of trained nurses serving
rural populations, Congress has an opportunity to address the
problem by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act and
bringing 25,000 international health workers to America.
Commentary: Why Doesn't NYC Have an Agriculture Show?
Paris, in its own haughty way, celebrates the regional bounty
that creates its culinary arts. Why can't New York follow suit?
CDC Presents a Five-Year Plan for Rural Healthcare
Outlining rural health issues and priorities is the latest step
in combating rural health disparities, according to leaders at
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘Praying for Rain': How New York Farmers Are Dealing With Drought — And Unexpected Brush Fires
The dry weather in the Hudson Valley speaks to the difficulty of
growing food on a warming planet.
Still in the Saddle: World Nomad Games Spotlight the Nomadic Heritage of Central Asia
The Games showcased the rural roots that are central to the
national identities of Kazakhstan and its geographic and
cultural neighbors.
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Backroads Ballots: Election 2024 by the Numbers
A new episode of Backroad Ballots podcast breaks down the rural vote
numbers to explain its place and significance in the last presidential
election.
Like Rest of Nation, Battleground States Swung Right, Especially in Large Metros
A majority of counties in key swing states shifted to the right this
election.
Trump's Return to Power Legitimizes Conspiracy Theories
Election conspiracies can arise on both sides of the political spectrum,
but the real danger lies in leaders like Donald Trump who amplify and
legitimize such beliefs.
‘Will & Harper' Offers a Timely Prescription: More Kindness
The Netflix documentary sees comedic everyman Will Ferrell journey into
the heart of America for a touching story about friendship and
acceptance.
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