The bestselling author of “Hillbilly Elegy” has emerged as the liberal media’s favorite white trash–splainer. But he is offering all the wrong lessons. By Sarah Jones. (Nov. 17, 2016)

In rural West Virginia, a nurse practitioner braces for the future of health care. By Jessica Contrera.

Mark O’Connor, James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

“Appalachians have taken older songs like this and countless times adapted them to their own struggles.” By Wren Awry. (April 27, 2016)

The changing face of Appalachia—and its role in the presidential race. By Chris Offutt.