Universal Basic Income

Rising Health Insurance Rates And Cipher, Inside Appalachia

This week, the cost of health insurance is going up in 2026. Millions of people are faced with sticker shock. Also, a mountain farmer kept an encrypted diary for years. It’s unclear whether he would have wanted that code to ever be cracked. And, a beloved West Virginia hot dog restaurant closed in 2018. An annual tribute sale gives people a chance to relive its glory days.  

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Q&A: What Could Universal Basic Income Mean for Appalachia?

Historically, the coal industry has shaped the economic boom and bust cycle in our region. But major changes to the industry have created new strains on…

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