Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) is a grassroots community organization founded in 1981. Though statewide, KFTC has deep roots in eastern Kentucky where coal mining remains the dominant industry. KFTC is a multi-issue organization of working-class families, with a history of working for land reform and environmental justice.

Joe Szakos was one of the founding organizers.

See also

I Love Mountains

External links

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth - Kentuckians For The Commonwealth website
Appalshop - Appalshop, an arts organization in eastern Kentucky, is a partner of KFTC and has online resources addressing coal mining.

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