Folks living in rural communities have become increasingly vocal about the deterioration of their way of life. Understandably so. Flyover states are often overlooked by policies crafted to support economically dominant coastal regions. Meanwhile, they've watched globalization pass them by as jobs were replaced by machines or overseas workers. They blame city elites, immigrants and foreigners for their misfortunes, and gravitate to those who promise a return to the 'good old days'.
Chart: Urban-Rural Divide
Chart: Urban-Rural Divide
Chart: Urban-Rural Divide
Folks living in rural communities have become increasingly vocal about the deterioration of their way of life. Understandably so. Flyover states are often overlooked by policies crafted to support economically dominant coastal regions. Meanwhile, they've watched globalization pass them by as jobs were replaced by machines or overseas workers. They blame city elites, immigrants and foreigners for their misfortunes, and gravitate to those who promise a return to the 'good old days'.