Politics & Policy

Politics
December 21, 2023

New York State Legislators Take Historic Stand Against Privatization of Home Health Care

A proposed law from a coalition of activists and legislators would raise wages and make home care more affordable for seniors and the disabled

Politics
December 14, 2023

Will Biden’s Historic Proposal Address the Crisis in Rural Nursing Homes?

The nursing home industry opposes the first-ever staffing minimums but advocates say the proposed rules do not go far enough

Politics
December 4, 2023

Wisconsin Locals Rally Around Small Town Library

Bayfield County residents stand up to a shadow book banning group in support of the Iron River public library

Politics
November 16, 2023

How Abortion Bans in Rural States Undercut Domestic Violence Prevention

As OB-GYNs leave states with abortion bans, with them goes the first line of defense for women facing domestic violence

Politics
November 9, 2023

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Election

Highly engaged electorates make their voices heard

Politics
November 9, 2023

Why America Needs a Rural New Deal

Two political strategists make the case for a political revival

Politics
November 6, 2023

Bike Path Networks to Connect Rural Wisconsin Communities

An ‘explosion’ of rural communities apply to fund infrastructure projects under a new Wisconsin program

Politics
October 23, 2023

Lieutenant Governor, Farmer and Unapologetic Progressive

"Its important to meet people where they are," says David Zuckerman, who ran on both the Democratic Party and Vermont Progressive Party tickets

Politics
October 9, 2023

Is Supporting Family Farmers Still Too “Hot” for the Democratic Party?

“If we Democrats don’t stand unequivocally for family farmers, why do we think they should stand with us?”

Jim Hightower
Health Care
October 9, 2023

As Rural Hospitals Disappear, Air Ambulances Struggle to Fill the Gap

Air ambulances are now a lifeline for many rural communities. But there is no guarantee they'll stick around.

Farm Bill
October 4, 2023

The Farm Bill Has Expired and Rural America Hangs in the Balance

If Democrats were strategic, they would seize this moment

Barn Raisers
October 1, 2023

Jon Council: An Appalachian Carpenter Organizing Across Political Divides

“Everyone needs to be able to turn on the tap and have clean water in their home”

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