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The grassroots groups filling major gaps in disaster prep, recovery

by Amal Ahmed May 25, 2022June 1, 2022

A series of interviews with disaster preparedness and recovery advocates about the work they’re doing—and the work that’s still left—in low-wealth communities, rural regions, and BIPOC communities most at risk of climate change and extreme weather. 

Posted inAgriculture

This rural N.C. farm helps formerly incarcerated women build back their lives, careers

by Victoria Bouloubasis May 16, 2022May 17, 2022

At Benevolence Farm, residents live on site and help produce and sell food. Advocates say it’s a way to address major gaps in the rural justice system.

Posted inNorth Carolina

Voter guides: Southern state primaries

by Tajah McQueen May 6, 2022June 15, 2022

A look at voting and candidate information for May primaries.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Disaster glossary: Terms you should know

by Amal Ahmed April 11, 2022June 1, 2022

A guide to help you navigate preparedness, response, and recovery

Posted inJustice

How a Tennessee housing policy concentrates poverty, denies opportunity

by Jacob Steimer April 4, 2022April 7, 2022

A little-known but powerful board steers affordable housing into segregated, poor neighborhoods where Black children have little chance to reach the middle class

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Our new digital engagement editor

by Southerly Staff April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Tajah McQueen will lead Southerly’s strategy around social media, newsletters, and deepening our relationships with community members and partners.

Posted inPublic Health

‘This plan is a lie’: Biogas on hog farms could do more harm than good

by Cameron Oglesby March 24, 2022March 30, 2022

North Carolina residents, researchers, and farmers say the rapidly growing industry distracts from a massive hog waste problem—and the public health risks that it causes.

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