The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.

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    Or at least watch a good relevant movie, like Matewan.

    I’m still surprised that movie was even allowed to be made and released in the United States, TBH.

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      That’s literally state history for me, and we actually learned all about it in WV History class in 7th grade. That was decades ago, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it’s no longer taught.

      The frustrating and mind boggling part is that the miners here today are now hard-right and voting in people who want to roll back conditions to what past miners fought so hard against. Like, WTF?

      • MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        22 hours ago

        Hello fellow friend of coal. We’re in a sad sorry state of affairs. Hopefully you’re in one of the four or five places in the state that aren’t covered in traitor flags. Never forget, coal keeps the lights on! (In the mansions of the company owners)