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Immigration
Immigrants Revitalized a Meatpacking Town. Trump’s Deportations Threaten Its Stability.
Beardstown, Illinois, shows how immigration crackdowns impact rural communities and the nation’s food supply.
Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest
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Health Care
October 9, 2025
When Language Becomes a Barrier to Health Care
Lack of interpreters and clinician bias creates unequal access for rural immigrants
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Health Care
August 21, 2025
Band-Aid Care: When Keeping Rural People Healthy Requires Creative Solutions
Improvised networks of health care remain a lifeline for communities that formal systems have failed
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Immigration
July 28, 2025
The Unseen Workers Behind Maryland’s Iconic Blue Crabs
The labor of immigrant women sustains a cherished cultural tradition
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Health Care
July 7, 2025
Beyond Legal Status: Rethinking Immigration and Health in Rural America
For immigrants on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, documentation does not guarantee access to health care
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Education
May 8, 2025
Beyond the Ivy League, International Students at Rural Colleges Are Being Detained by ICE
Students, teachers and staff work “day and night” to protect the rights of international students, often the lifeblood of rural college towns
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