This article was originally published in the Western Organizing Review. Dakota Rural Action’s work against carbon pipelines shows how people power can beat big moneyed interests. By Eric Warren In 2021, farmer and longtime Dakota Rural Action (DRA) member Ed … 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
Presented by WORC’s Grassroots Democracy Program, this training series has concluded. Curious about running for office but didn’t have a chance to attend our candidate training series? If so, fill out this survey and then contact Kendal Pittman, WORC’s political … 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
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
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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