Grassroots Democracy Shines in the West with 2025’s Electoral Victories
At the volunteer canvasser launch in Billings, Montana.
Search Results for vote
Senate Cancels Locally Developed Land-use Plans That Protected People and Communities in Montana and North Dakota
The vote tosses aside years of consultation the BLM conducted with tribal leaders, ranchers, farmers, and other people whose livelihood and communities are at stake. by Ted Brewer, WORC communications director This week, the Senate used the Congressional Review Act … Continued
One Big Betrayal of a Bill
Loss of healthcare coverage, increased insurance premiums, longer emergency room wait times, smoggy air, higher energy prices, and a deepening hunger crisis are all what we can expect from the budget reconciliation bill. by Michael Nelson and Sarah Hunkins, WORC’s … Continued
West Slope Youth Voice Students Bring Lived Experience and Passion to Lobby the Colorado Legislature
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
Organizing for Transformation in Nebraska
Aerial view of Norfolk, Nebraska. Nebraska Organizing Project harnessed the power of grassroots organizing to bring language access, and profound change, to a rural community. This article first appeared in the Western Organizing Review. By Jessica Plance The room was … Continued
Winning a David and Goliath battle
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
A Devastating Bill Becomes Law
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
The Campaign Trail: A Summer Training Series on How to Run for Office & Govern Effectively
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
Western Native Voice’s Lobby Days Brings Indigenous Grassroots Advocacy to the Montana Legislature
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
WORC’s Grassroots Democracy program shows that community-based election work still wins at the ballot box
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