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5 ways Biden can help rural America thrive and bridge the rural-urban divide

  • Written by Ann Eisenberg, Associate Professor of Law, University of South Carolina
imagePresident Joe Biden talked about healing the rifts and uniting America in his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2021.Michael S. Williamson/Washington Post

It’s no secret that rural and urban people have grown apart culturally and economically in recent years. A quick glance at the media – especially social media – confirms an...

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