Above: Benziger and Gann picking up the approved petition with ballot language and Mijares’ response, officially beginning the signature-gathering window.Left to right: Montrose County Clerk and Recorder Tressa Guynes, Linda Gann, Phoebe Benziger, and Montrose County Chief Deputy Clerk Kimberly … Continued
Rapid City People’s Alliance launches, taking on local special interests that are hindering the lives of the working class. Above: RCPA member leaders at the organization’s launch event on January 31. By Ted Brewer, WORC communications director In late 2025, … Continued
New network will “organize and support Native-led civic engagement efforts.” By Deb Love Western Native Voice was established in 2011 by a powerful group of Native women with a vision to nurture and elevate Native leadership, amplify Native voices, and … Continued
After five decades of shaping grassroots organizing in the West and High Plains, Pat Sweeney is stepping away from WORC but continuing the fight for democracy. By Eric Warren Pat Sweeney, WORC’s founder and long-time director, casts a long shadow … Continued
At the volunteer canvasser launch in Billings, Montana.
Images from 2025 West Slope Youth Voice lobby day in Denver High school students showed courage and conviction speaking to lawmakers in Denver and proved that young people are the heart of grassroots democracy. This story was adapted from Western … Continued
Our best hope for turning our country around lies in rural grassroots organizing. We have to step it up. By Dr. Barbara Vasquez, WORC board chair In my lifetime, there have been few national events that have saddened me more … Continued
As Montana’s legislature nears the half-way mark, Native voices remain a force for Montana’s future. This post was adapted from Western Native Voice’s blog. The Montana State Capitol stood against a backdrop of freezing morning air as more than 40 … Continued
When we show up on people’s doorsteps, we win. It’s safe to say that the 2024 election cycle was one for the history books. While we’re still reorienting ourselves to the new political reality in Washington D.C., we’re celebrating our … Continued
Above: Western states’ populations grew faster than much of the U.S., adding representation in the House and political power in national decisions. Image: US Census WORC Region Gains Congressional Seats and Political Power. Now we must ensure that the districting … Continued