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Lynn Brammer
Embodying activism in Blacksburg, Va. By Elizabeth E. Payne “One of my favorite quotes,” says Lynn Brammer, “is that ‘Silence is the voice of complicity.’ If you don’t speak up, you must be just fine with things.” Based on her words and deeds, Lynn sees things that need improving. So she became active in numerous…
Lynn Brammer
Embodying activism in Blacksburg, Va. By Elizabeth E. Payne “One of my favorite quotes,” says Lynn Brammer, “is that ‘Silence is the voice of complicity.’ If you don’t speak up, you must be just fine with things.” Based on her words and deeds, Lynn sees things that need improving. So she became active in numerous…
Fighting for clean water after the Stream Protection Rule
When Congress voted last week to overturn the Stream Protection Rule, people braced themselves for the coming impacts. But threats to public water from corporate and political interests are nothing new in Central Appalachia, nor is the problem unique to this area. In the face of these threats, communities fighting for clean water need our continued support.
Across the Years: Updates from the Archives
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we looked through The Appalachian Voice archives to identify important topics that we’ve covered over the years and provide updates on where these issues stand today.
June/July 2015
View / Download PDF Mountain Ingenuity Appalachia has its scars along with its beauty, its struggles along with its triumphs. But mountain people are resourceful, and across the region citizens are making strides toward a better tomorrow – one that builds on the strength of our past while sustaining healthy environments and communities today. In…
Digging Under the Surface: West Virginia’s Fracking Boom
Many West Virginia landowners agreed to sever the right to use their land from their rights to the minerals buried beneath the surface long before the onset of fracking technology. Today, fracking operators are using those old leases to bring industrial development to formerly secluded country homes, like the ridge above David Wentz’ house.
August/September 2009
August/September 2009 View / Download PDF Water Matters From drinking to agriculture to bathing to recreation, water is the most critical element to our existence. So why aren’t we treating it that way? Water Matters Water Wars of the South Proposed Water Intake Facility Concerns Residents Moratorium Declared on New Permits Coping With Contamination Private…
April/May 2009
April/May 2009 View / Download PDF Green Jobs What the sustainable economy means to Appalachia. Green Collar Jobs The Green Side of Heavy Industry Green Entrepreneur Offers Energy Solutions Photovoltaic Prospects Are Sunny Green Forestry Redefines the Profession Clean Energy Corps Other Top Stories Film Explores Appalachia’s Environment April 10, 2009 Story by Linda Coutant…
Appalachia’s Political Landscape
By Brian Sewell IN THE STATES Kentucky: Gov. Steve Beshear did not mention coal much in his Jan. 7 State of the Commonwealth speech, but he did put the spotlight on S.O.A.R, an initiative to provide economic assistance to eastern Kentucky counties suffering from coal’s downturn. Coal mining communities could also receive an economic boon…
Who Represents us in the 113th Congress?
The 113th session of the U.S. Senate began on Jan. 3, with the Democratic party gaining two seats as a result of the November election — only slightly increasing its majority control to 53. We take a look at the 10 central and southern Appalachian senators: Who represents us? VIRGINIA Tim Kaine While serving as…