
White America’s misplaced anger: Why rural areas have deteriorated under a party that promotes racism
Decades of political decisions and policies have created a massive and growing chasm between the economic and social disaster unfolding in small-town and rural parts of the United States, and the prosperity and safety of cities and suburbs. Many of those successful urban and suburban areas have reaped the rewards of electing largely moderate, competent Democratic leaders. Meanwhile, rural areas have elected Republicans drawn from a party that is increasingly incompetent, corrupt, and willing to engage in outright racism to win elections. This disparity may affirm progressive ideas about successful and inclusive governance, but it also holds grave implications...
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