When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back, but it took time and money

It was a morning unlike anything St. Louis had ever seen. Automobile traffic crawled as drivers struggled to peer through ...

When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money

The situation had to get pretty bad before people really forced the government to act. But the effort was ultimately ...
Religion News Service

From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country

(The Conversation) — The retirement of United Mine Workers of America’s longtime president is a reminder that labor and religion have always been entangled in coal country. (The Conversation) — In ...
The Press

Dolly Parton’s sister ‘up all night praying’ as singer battles health problems

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SFGate

From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country

(THE CONVERSATION) In October 2025, Cecil Roberts will officially retire from his role as president of the United Mine Workers of America. A sixth-generation coal miner, he has led the union for 30 ...