Good Trouble
May 28, 2022 ·
11m 53s
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In 1965 a Kentucky widow managed to drive the coal company from her land with what was called a "sit-in," an early use of peaceful civil disobedience in Appalachia. Today...
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In 1965 a Kentucky widow managed to drive the coal company from her land with what was called a "sit-in," an early use of peaceful civil disobedience in Appalachia.
Today we tell the story of Ollie Combs of Knott County, Kentucky, and her fight to save her farm from strip-mining.
Thanks for listening!
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Today we tell the story of Ollie Combs of Knott County, Kentucky, and her fight to save her farm from strip-mining.
Thanks for listening!
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Author | Steve Gilly |
Organization | Steve Gilly |
Website | - |
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