America Still Has a Heartland, It's Just an Artificial One
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The essay argues that America's heartland is no longer a natural or organic concept, but rather an artificial construct created through various cultural and economic forces, sparking a thoughtful discussion on the nature of American identity.
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3 months ago
The heartland doesn't have a whole foods ill tell you that.
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