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
Dr. Barbara Vasquez works to protect wildlife in her own backyard. Barbara Vasquez’ Decades-Long Effort alongside WCA and WORC to Strengthen Protections for Communities and Wildlife By Jessica Plance In the remote, wildlife-rich expanse of Jackson County, Colorado, Dr. Barbara … Continued
Billions in federal funding are set to help western co-ops add reliable, inexpensive renewable energy. On September 5th, 2024, the federal government announced the first round of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. … Continued
When you make a donation, visit our website, open our emails, or just talk with Western Organization of Resource Councils, you tell us personal information about you. You deserve to know how we use it. This privacy policy explains: We’ve … Continued
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
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
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
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
Yes, I want to help WORC elevate Western voices and hold decision-makers accountable! Your support of WORC ensures that Western voices are heard by sending the people most affected by bad policies to speak directly to decision-makers. With your help, … Continued
Above: Schumer and Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act agreement promises investments in clean energy and the jobs that go with them, but the deal’s not all positive. Westerners are glad that this package includes programs that address climate change and positive … Continued