Epoch INSIGHT Issue 9

HOPE AND OPTIMISM FOR 2022

Rural Americans speak of hope and optimism going into 2022 By Allan Stein

FIRST YE AR REVIEW President Joe Biden’s first year in office saw agenda items accomplished, along with multiple crises. p.26

g n iw o l F e ht Scecn i

‘Follow the science’ is a potent source of authority for politicians. p.18

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New Beginnings

Here are small resolutions that make a meaningful difference. p.50

S A W IH NOTG

DESAITN S E V RSUS

Florida’s governor gained the spotlight for his pushback against policies from Washington. p.36 ISSUE 11