3 Bright Spots for Rural Appalachia—and 3 Struggles Compared to the Rest of Rural America
Rural Appalachians are more likely to have health insurance than other rural Americans, and rural counties in the region are making notable strides against poverty. But high unemployment and other challenges remain.
Should We Despair Over the Demographic Divide?
We must hold two things to be true: Populations are rapidly shrinking and rapidly booming—just in different places.
Digital Access Improves in Appalachia, Bridging Rural-Urban Divide
Recent data show large improvement in digital access for the Appalachian Region—especially in rural counties—despite a lag behind the nation.
Project: Center for Public Information on Population Research (CPIPR)
Webinar: How Women Became America’s Safety Net (PRB Book Talk)
A conversation with author Jessica Calarco on her new book, Holding It Together
Webinar: Data Opportunities and Challenges in a Post-Roe World
What are the barriers to conduction abortion-related research today?
College Shapes Black, White, and Latina Women’s Work and Family Lives Differently
Race plays an important role in how college affects women’s marriage, fertility, and employment.
More Than Shelter: How Housing Affordability Is Linked to Older Americans’ Health
Older adults’ housing challenges reflect social and financial inequalities and can lead to poor health.
College Degrees Yield Lifetime Benefits for the Unlikeliest Graduates
Those who grew up as the least likely to graduate see the greatest returns, including less poverty, more time married, and greater civic engagement, new book finds