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April / May 2012
Polluting Our Democracy
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The 112th Congress is responsible for an onslaught of anti-environmental legislation, leading to claims that this could be the dirtiest Congress on record. In this issue of The Appalachian Voice, we investigate that claim by tracing the record-breaking contributions to politicians representing Appalachia back to their dirty energy donors. Inside you’ll find stories about Citizens United and the rise of the super PAC, how energy efficiency is helping diverse interests find common ground and a look at Appalachia’s employment outlook. Plus, read about a handful of hikes in Kentucky’s Pine Mountain Park, the return of the fox squirrel, get the latest news in the Coal Report, and catch up on stories from across Appalachia.
- The Dirtiest Congress Money Could Buy
- The Dirty Money Dozen
- The “Art” of Influence
- The Emerging Efficiency Lobby
- Creating Opportunities in the Green-Collar Economy
- Breaking Down Job Barriers and Chickens, Internet & Entrepreneurs
Appalachia’s Economic Outlook:
The challenges facing Appalachia’s job market are real, but some are working for change and finding success.
REGULARS
- Across Appalachia — Study Weighs Risks, Benefits of Fracking in N.C. | A Golden Wing and a Prayer
- The Coal Report — State Legislature Kills Mountaintop Removal Ban Through Delays | D.C. District Court Overrules EPA’s Spruce Mine No. 1 Permit Veto |
- Naturalist’s Notebook – Fox Squirrels Making a Comeback in N.C.
- Hiking the Highlands – Perusing Kentucky’s Pine Mountain Park
- AV Book Club – Under the Same Sun | Kentucky Folktales: Revealing Stories, Truths, and Outright Lies
- Editorial –Too Big to Fail, But Not to Change
- Viewpoint — Rebuilding The American Dream
