We won!
The No On Issue 1 campaign fueled by grassroots energy and investment in groups on the ground defeated the GOP's harmful attack on voting rights in Ohio. This election was proxy campaign for the upcoming abortion ballot referendum in November. The Ohio August special election showed us again that abortion and preserving our democracy are winning issues for Ohio Democrats.
Lessons Learned
Democrats cannot continue to ignore rural voters. Democrats have to cut margins in rural America and the Republican extremism on abortion rights presents the biggest opportunity to engage...
“Lead paradigm shift strategist”
Compensation for the Director of Organizing is up to a $115,000 salary with benefits. To apply, please send resume and cover...
Annie Contractor, RuralOrganizing.org Education Fund an and Julianne Hopper, Global Health Advocacy Incubator
RuralOrganizing.org polling has shown repeatedly that rural Americans want solutions focused on...
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) released a map this week of communities that will be eligible to apply for the Distressed Area RECOMPETE Pilot Program,...
INTRODUCTION
During the Spring of 2023, RuralOrganizing.org launched a project to analyze, evaluate, and identify the top 100 counties for building progressive power building in...
Advancing Locally-Led Climate Solutions: Connecting Climate Response to Economies in Rural America
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2022, RuralOrganizing.org Education Fund interviewed 25 rural climate leaders and reviewed...
Editors note: Whether you're a seasoned rural organizer or just getting started, RuralOrganizing.org's monthly network calls offer curated content for those wanting to learn...
Yesterday, Andy Kroll at Rolling Stone published an article focused on the work of rural progressive activists in the 2020 election. The piece highlighted the grassroots...