The State
of the South

State of the South is a platform for exploring how—and if—Southerners are reckoning with contemporary economic, social, and environmental challenges. We will examine these issues with the awareness that equity cannot be assumed, but must be designed.

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Reflections from True South Central Appalachia: Leadership Values for Building a People Ready Community

Economic Security & Mobility

Jun 24, 2023

Article

Reflections from True South Central Appalachia: Eastern Kentucky Mutual Aid

Economic Security & Mobility

Jun 23, 2023

Video

NC Leading from Home Initiative

Uncategorized

Jun 09, 2023

Article

MDC mourns the passing of Dr. William Spriggs, renowned economist, and Vice Chair of MDC’s Board of Directors

Economic Security & Mobility

Jun 08, 2023

Article

Investment, not criminalization and incarceration, will move Kentucky forward

Economic Security & Mobility

Jun 02, 2023

Article

Action Steps to Grow Climate-Driven Philanthropy in Rural Communities

Philanthropy

Jun 02, 2023

Article

Equity is Democracy in Action

MDC News

May 30, 2023

Article

Reflections from True South Central Appalachia: The Economic and Community Impact of Incarceration in Appalachia

Policy & Systems Change

May 30, 2023

Article

Reflections from True South Central Appalachia: 21st Century Economic Development

Economic Security & Mobility

May 29, 2023

Article

Learnings from and for the Field

Southern Culture & Narrative

May 14, 2023

Article

Welcome to the new members of the MDC team!

MDC News

Apr 27, 2023

Report

Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative (2012)

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

Apr 18, 2023

Report

Strengthening Equitable Community Resilience: Criteria and Guiding Principles for the Gulf Research Program’s Enhancing Community Resilience (EnCoRe) Initiative (2023)

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

Apr 18, 2023

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