*Photo from the Wisconsin Public Education Network
As rural people, we take care of each other. Everyone should have the freedom to live and work safely without discrimination.
In the first two pillars, we outlined key policies to reshape the government for working people and invest in our communities. This should apply to everyone. Our communities are stronger when people have the freedom to live the life they choose.
Issue Priorities
Stop the Cruelty on Taxpayer’s Dime
Our elected officials are spending billions on detaining hardworking immigrants, separating families, arresting people...
Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care
Restrictions that limit access to a full range of reproductive healthcare are particularly burdensome to rural women.
Recognize Native Nations and Honor Treaties
Federal and state governments should engage in nation-to-nation consultation with Tribal governments on projects and rulemakings.
End the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
We cannot allow our Indigenous neighbors in rural communities fall through the cracks of a failed system.
Close the Labor Abuse Loopholes
Ensure the rights and safety for farmworkers, children, and people who are incarcerated.
Create a Path to Citizenship
In rural places, we have close ties to each other. We know our neighbors, and we see how immigrants are part of our...
Don’t Poison Us, Support Healthy Communities
We must end the targeting of rural communities as sites for polluting industries, which disproportionately harm people...
Secure Justice for Black Farmers and Other Farmers of Color
Because of discrimination, Black farmers and other farmers of color have unfair obstacles.
End Discrimination by Sexuality and Gender
People that live in rural communities are too often denied equal opportunities
Support Voters’ Decisionmaking Power
America is stronger when more people vote, and when people can cast ballots conveniently with confidence their ballot will be counted.