From the Back Forty: Heartlanders Check in on Russia
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Since the government shutdown ended and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits...
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From the Back Forty: No Love in the Heartland for No Kings Protests
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From the Back Forty: Heartlanders React to the Left Praising Trump
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Friends and foes dominated another week of chatter in America’s heartland. Tongues...
From the Back Forty: Heartlanders Finally Get Their MAGA Wins
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Team MAGA took home a few wins this week. Ask just about...
An Emotional Farewell to Charlie Kirk
Sep 21, 2025
After a week filled with tears, anger, bomb threats, and retaliation, Charlie...
From the Back Forty: Charlie Kirk and a Turning Point in the Heartland
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk left the people of Middle America angry,...
From the Back Forty: Kennedy Spits Fire, and a Spitting Image Goes Viral
Sep 7, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr made another appearance at a Senate hearing to...
From the Back Forty: MAGA, Harris, and Cracker Barrel, Oh My!
Aug 31, 2025
Heartlanders had a busy week debating political issues, from Cracker Barrel-gate to...
The Burden of Being Kamala Harris
Aug 30, 2025
Is the former vice president planning to run again for the big...
From the Back Forty: Why Does MAGA Make Urban Lefties Go Bonkers?
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The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain – an oasis on the road for...