It’s an amazing thing to witness communities making themselves heard. This article was adapted from a Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action blog post. As you may know, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the steward agency for our … Continued
A Young Father Finds Purpose In Family, Culture and Community Action. Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight grassroots organizing … Continued
Three mandatory COOL bills are making their way through Congress right now. We break each one down to find which ones are best for producers and consumers. Country of Origin Labeling is back on the menu. As you read in … Continued
Here’s yet another roundup of lies pushed by multinational meatpackers to misinform the public and protect their billions in profits. Check out WORC’s original fact-check on the meatpackers. WORC supports reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef. For … Continued
Congress must pass a new Farm Bill that prioritizes a diverse and resilient food system, ensures fairness, and builds a sustainable and secure food supply for all Americans. The Farm Bill is a package of federal legislation enacted every five … Continued
North Dakota Native Vote was on the front lines of the fight for fair voting districts in North Dakota. While their efforts got some wins, it’s just the beginning of a long-term campaign. This story was originally published in our … Continued
WORC’s clean energy organizing pivots toward two important federal programs. Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Inflation is at a 41-year high, gas and food prices are through the roof, and wage growth, although encouraging, is lagging far behind … Continued
Marielena Vega addresses the crowd at the Rally for Resilience in Washington D.C. Photo by Paul Morigi. Marielena Vega speaks up for her fellow farmworkers at the Rally for Resilience in Washington D.C. This post was adapted from a speech … Continued
Political will is growing to address the challenges facing ranchers and our rural communities through transparency and fair markets. In January 2023, South Dakota Senator John Thune reintroduced the American Beef Labeling Act of 2023 (S.52). The same day, five … Continued
North Dakota Native Vote has been winning on fair districting, protecting voter rights, and a host of other issues critical to Indigenous communities. At its December meeting, the WORC Board unanimously approved the membership of North Dakota Native Vote to … Continued