Many nonmetro areas have experienced population loss for decades, but these counties as a whole gained population every year, until recently. Between April 2010 and July 2012, nonmetro counties declined in total population by -0.09-percent. That's 44,000 fewer people living outside metro areas.

Rural communities are diverse. When attempting to address the racial wealth gap in rural areas, planners need to remember that “housing hardship” may not look the same, but it’s just as real.

Researchers find broad popular support for wind-energy development in central Indiana counties. But wind-turbine opponents say the study misrepresents public opinion and local government responsibilities.

If humans were perfect, guns wouldn’t be a problem. Until then, we need better safeguards.