How West Virginians in Mostly White, Rural Communities Lose in DEI Cuts

How West Virginians in mostly white, rural communities lose in DEI cuts

During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would end practices that lift up Americans who need a hand, calling them an attempt to “socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life.”  “We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based,” Trump said. Hours later, he signed an executive order ending DEI programs in the federal government. It was the first of many that would also target educati…

Broadband is the bridge to a better future. Why are West Virginians still waiting?

Around 25% of West Virginians live without access to high-speed internet. (Trumzz | Getty Images)In the heart of West Virginia’s rural landscape, the promise of new job opportunities through online training is overshadowed by a glaring problem: a lack of reliable broadband access. For residents like Dee and Bobby, this digital divide isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a barrier to building better lives and a more prosperous future. Dee, in Wyomin…