Friday, November 20, 2009
Search
Editor's Picks
Most Popular
Topics
- Ag and Trade
- Arts and Culture
- BioFuels and Energy
- Broadband and Tech
- Cool Places
- Education
- Environment
- Food
- Growth and Development
- Health
- Immigration
- Main Street Economics
- Media
- People to Know
- Politics and Government
- Racing For '08/Archive
- Religion and Faith
- Special Projects
- Travel/Recreation
- Wildlife
Archives
By Timothy Collins
Environment | Growth and Development | Politics and Government
01/13/2009
History tells us that in economic downturns, rural areas suffer tremendously. Can we make this time different?
If rural school leaders look at globalization head on, they'll see the roles their communities have played. Education today means advancement for students of all ages and wise management of local resources.
After traveling from Ohio to Iowa, Richard Longworth has written a jeremiad and now dives in with an effort to globalize the Midwest. Reviewer Tim Collins argues that government needs to be part of this moving picture.Broadband and Tech | Racing For '08/Archive
10/09/2008
Both presidential candidates have pledged to improve Internet access and technology training in rural America. Obama advocates legislation to make it happen; McCain trusts the free market to bring it about.
Solid internet technology and the expertise to use it have to be priorities of rural leaders now. It's time to get stubborn about supply and entrepreneurial about demand.Growth and Development | Main Street Economics
08/06/2008
Despite the high prices for coal, oil and corn, the gap between rural Illinois and booming Chicagoland is growing.
A weekly digest of the best of the Yonder!
Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural
