2023 showed us that abortion is the winning strategy in 2024.
This year’s August and November ballot referendums in Ohio showed us small-town organizing works. Rural and small-town voters from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life united under a common goal - protecting and expanding abortion access in Ohio.
For us, the results in Ohio are no surprise. At RuralOrganizing.org, we know that rural and small-town voters care about reproductive rights and democracy, and in red Ohio counties, many voters crossed party lines in significant numbers to protect abortion access.
The...
2023 showed us that abortion is the winning strategy in 2024.
This year’s August and November ballot referendums in Ohio showed us small-town organizing works....
There are various strategies for moving the needle forward and building progressive power in rural communities. From policies to messaging, there’s always room for...
Historically, rural voters have been neglected in the progressive strategy because it’s assumed they are predominantly conservative voters. We are learning that there are...
Republicans won this week when Congress included additional SNAP work requirements in the final debt limit deal. With Farm Bill negotiations advancing, we're sending...
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...
Join RuralOrganizing.org's Ohio team for this monthly training series tailored for rural and small-town Ohio organizers and community groups wanting to grow their skills...
RuralOrganizing.org and URD are committed to supporting rural organizers and operatives who want to level up their skills. With this in mind, this training...