This spring, a virulent strain of bird flu ripped through U.S. farms. The public hardly noticed. That we could ignore the disease shows just how little we’ve learned about the origin of new viruses.

How austerity and climate change put northeastern Nebraska underwater

Mike Rosmann left seminary to become a clinical psychologist for farmers. Now, as historic flooding ravages the Midwest, he's never been more overwhelmed.

The midterms will feature four ballot initiatives in Republican territory.

Democrats need to connect with conservative voters—and that means talking about abortion.

A group of small-town environmentalists wanted to stop a potentially toxic Costco chicken plant. How did they end up fighting alongside anti-Muslim xenophobes?

A declaration of independence from Trump's America.

How decades of economic hardship and neglect have turned Nebraska's farming towns into Donald Trump country.