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The Grassroots Organizing Revival in Rural Washington

As cuts to Medicaid threaten rural livelihoods, this small nonprofit is helping working people find their voice

Richard Ojeda Takes on MAGA in Deep Red North Carolina

Maj. Richard Ojeda (Ret.) says he is “standing up and fighting for the things we deserve”

States Race To Launch Rural Health Transformation Plans

The clock is ticking for states to use federal money to fix systemic problems in rural health care

Changes to Federal Loans Leave Rural Students Behind

Congress is helping widen the rural-urban gap in education and opportunity

From the Old Country: ‘Alive to Tell the Tale’

Life in your 90s means coming to terms with how much the world has changed

Who Does Lake Michigan’s Shoreline Belong To?

Public property. No trespassing? Man hopes his $313 ticket will reshape Lake Michigan shoreline access
Dan Egan, Wisconsin Watch

Common Ground is Found at a Montana Barn Raising

The former speaker of the Montana House and Missoula mayor reflects on working together across differences

Two Paths Forward for Democrats in 2026

Democrats found success in 2025, but the experience of rural candidates shows the paty’s challenges ahead
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November 27, 2025

Coal Country Thanksgiving

The meaning of an old mountain tradition before it became “heritage cooking”

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November 24, 2025

Thanksgiving Is Built on Farmers. Our Food System Should Be Too.

Antitrust enforcement isn’t about punishing success. It’s about ensuring that farmers and eaters can thrive.

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November 20, 2025

‘Disciples of White Jesus,’ Disciples of Trump

Pastor and author Angela Denker discusses what’s happening to white men and boys in Trump’s America