Written by JW Randolph

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JW Randolph

Raised on the banks of the Tennessee River, JW's work to create progress in his home state and throughout Appalachia has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show, The Daily Kos and Grist. He served first as Appalachian Voices’ Legislative Associate and then Tennessee director until leaving to pursue a career in medicine in 2012.

Presidential Candidates Coming Around on MTR

Barack Obama recently spoke on mountaintop removal during…

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Coal: Because You Care Enough to Burn the Very Best

Hat-tip to the legendary Stephen Wusso and Grist

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Chestnuts Spreading Once Again!

No ecosystem scarred by mountaintop removal will ever…

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“The Appalachians” – Mountaintop Removal Sections

Part 1 Part 2

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Federal Water Pollution Control Act hearing – LIVE!

Our bill – The Clean Water Protection Act…

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Presidential Candidates on Energy

As the 2008 elections heat up (for another…

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Gillian Welch/David Rawlings/Old Crow Medicine Show – The Weight

Whoda thought YouTube helps cure homesickness? Some of…

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Religious Leaders Speak Out Against MTR

Thanks to Willzhead, and I’d also encourage you…

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Congressman Pete Stark on the Clean Water Protection Act

Congressman Pete Stark weighs in on his decision…

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Mr. Peabody’s Coal Train is OUTTA HERE!

It looks like Peabody Coal is abandoning Appalachia…

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