Bryce Oates

Contributing Editor (Inside the Farm Bill)

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Politics
June 30, 2025

Senate Republicans Fast Track Budget Bill With Grave Consequences for Rural America

After a weekend of behind-the-scenes deal cutting, the GOP voted to open debate on their pro-rich/anti-working class reconciliation bill

Inside the Farm Bill
April 14, 2025

Can Democrats Stop the GOP From Taking a Chainsaw to the Farm Bill?

Republicans are gearing up to cut SNAP programs and increase payments to the largest farmers

Election 2024
November 6, 2024

Why Democrats Lost in Rural America. Again.

A message from rural America to Democratic Party elites

Inside the Farm Bill
October 30, 2024

Are Democrats Finally Taking Rural Voters Seriously?

The Harris-Walz campaign now has a rural policy plan. Their message, however, continues to lack one crucial talking point.

Election 2024
October 2, 2024

The 10 Rural Districts That Could Swing the House

Candidates in rural battleground congressional races are pivotal in deciding who controls the U.S. House

Inside the Farm Bill
July 22, 2024

J.D. Vance’s Populist Charade

Thoughts on a dangerous vice presidential candidate as President Biden steps aside