Rural young people are one of the least contacted voter demographics. But we can change that. Support youth leaders to organize their peers. Learn more about the Rural Youth Voter Fund, Loud Light, New Frontiers, Forward Montana, & Down Home North Carolina. dailyyonder.com/least-contacte…

A few companies control poultry production and use their outsized power to suppress wages, raise prices, and retaliate against farmers who speak out. Let's rein in these corporations and prioritize the working families, farmers, and small businesses that drive the economy.

JD Vance wants to talk about the opioid epidemic, but two years ago he was called out for making a fake opioid nonprofit charity: vice.com/en/article/epz… #VPDebate

I’d trust the Governor of Minnesota on housing.

No, Trump did not "salvage" the Affordable Care Act. Vance's claim is False. politifact.com/factchecks/202…

If Republicans are serious about reining in big ag and #makeamericahealthyagain, they can get started right now. Pass a #FarmBill that supports farmers, cut the giant handouts to corporations, and fund nutrition programs.

Today’s tax code disproportionately benefits large corporations and high-income individuals, leaving small biz owners with limited support. That's why we're running a snap survey to find out what changes you want made as the TCJA expires. Survey: secure.everyaction.com/-rK1klg8IUCNOv…

Thriving rural communities have one thing in common: successful small businesses. We should have a tax policy that supports working people and our local entrepreneurs.

An op-ed from Michael Chameides of Rural Democracy Initiative on how Trump's trickle down tax policies will hurt rural economies 👇 "The Trump administration’s top priority in 2025 is to give more lavish tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations while paying for them with cuts to

The farmers followed through on their end of the contract, fronting $30K to stop erosion and protect clean water. But the Trump admin is breaking contracts with the Pape's and thousands of farmers, adding tremendous financial stress. Reinstate the funds! upnorthnewswi.com/2025/02/18/wis…

The Trump-backed temporary funding bill would give DOGE even more power to disrupt services that rural families rely on, increasing costs and making everyday life harder. Chuck Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand: show strength and oppose it. #HandsOffAmerica

In Columbia County, southeast of Albany, the Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution stating its opposition to federal #Medicaid cuts. Backers of the resolution say cuts would have severe impacts for more than a quarter of county residents. pnsne.ws/4jggzUt

President Trump just fired almost the entire staff of the CFPB, who protect you from getting scammed by Wall Street. This is another assault on consumers and our democracy by Trump's lawless Administration. We will fight back with everything we've got.

GOP lawmakers are working to cut basic needs programs in order to fund more tax breaks for the wealthy. Unless Congress can stand up for what’s right, here are six ways that Trump's budget would hurt rural Americans, writes Rural Democracy Initiative’s Michael Chameides. buff.ly/Ythn4sA

Let's revitalize rural America! We're proud to join Rural Democracy Initiative for this Rural Policy Action Report focused on what's at stake and identifying solutions to support small towns, farmers, and small business owners across the US. Read more: barnraisingmedia.com/forty-organiza…

The government is shut down and ignoring the upcoming deadline to prevent massive healthcare cost increases. But there is another way. The #RuralPolicyAction Report outlines policies Congress could take immediately to deliver for the American people.

Despite the region’s reputation, immigrants in Marshalltown, Iowa, have become a cornerstone of the community. Over the years, the town's citizens banded together to overcome crisis, proving once again that we’re stronger together, writes Michael Chameides. otherwords.org/an-immigration…

As ICE raids terrorize communities large and small, Americans should take a lesson from Marshalltown and tell Congress: We’re stronger when everyone is free to participate and contribute. Michael Chameides of Rural Democracy Initiative: otherwords.org/an-immigration…

This fall, the GOP-led Congress has remained idle while rural Americans suffer from disastrous policy decisions. Here are 5 issue areas where elected officials must show up to support the people they represent. Rural Democracy Initiative's Michael Chameides otherwords.org/rural-america-…

For rural communities, Congress’s cuts to Medicaid are especially devastating, and could result in many hospitals shutting down, writes Michael Chameides. It’s already hard for many Americans to access healthcare. We should support those that need it most.otherwords.org/congress-cut-m…