Jake Matthews

Jake Matthews is a communications manager at The Heritage Foundation.

I feared what Hurricane Helene had done to our community. One year later, we have hope

Opinion September 2

I feared what Hurricane Helene had done to our community. One year later, we have hope

Private citizens and volunteers led Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Appalachia when federal aid was slow, helping communities rebuild and reopen towns.

I'm from Appalachia and my Christmas visit after Hurricane Helene revealed what DC really thinks of us

Opinion January 12, 2025

I'm from Appalachia and my Christmas visit after Hurricane Helene revealed what DC really thinks of us

Appalachia is still recovering following Hurricane Helene's widespread damage and the federal government's efforts have been missing or inefficient.

My Appalachia family survived Helene. We need to ensure they can still vote

OPINION October 7, 2024

My Appalachia family survived Helene. We need to ensure they can still vote

Helene devastated many rural areas of Appalachia, leaving them cut off. With just a month left till the presidential election, we must ensure that their voices aren't silenced.