Politics & Policy

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

Iowa farmers warn of lost opportunities to expand the agricultural safety net

And how voters can use the tools of democracy to counter their plans

Decoding the Democrats’ dilemma in rural America

Native leader says massive deregulation would lead to “total desecration”

A network of right-wing billionaires have bankrolled a war against public education. Now they’re stepping up attacks on rural legislators—but communities are fighting back.

Rural comunities have been fighting for nearly two decades over large-scale solar and wind farms. A new law might turn down the temperature as the state seeks to reduce carbon emissions from generating electricity.

At the DNC’s Rural Council, Democrats see a bright future in rural America—but past losses cast a long shadow

Taking on monopolies and lowering consumer costs is both a winning political strategy and the right thing to do

A renewable energy push is bringing millions of dollars to Michigan’s rural communities. But not everyone is pleased.

Rural Democrats rally behind the Harris-Walz ticket but recognize the challenges ahead

Vance’s extreme agenda runs counter to the rural culture of helping one’s neighbors