The Rural Assembly is a movement of people and organizations devoted to building a stronger, more vibrant rural America.
United States
Joined May 2011
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On episode 3 of Backroad Ballots, @keithdorejel and @npbowlin talk about the small-town booster class, the outsized effect of the Great Recession on rural America, and the lack of corporate accountability in sparsely populated places.
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Carefully curated story circles can contribute to a richer understanding and connection through shared experiences.
Ben Fink of Letcher County Culture Hub and Dee Davis of @RuralAssembly explain how in @PolReformNA's co-governance in practice series.
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This was a truly special conference full of inspiring & creative problem-solvers I admire. You can stream the talks you missed on @UChiPolitics's YouTube page!
@UChiPolitics 's Bridging the Divide begins today. RA director Whitney Kimball Coe and @dailyyonder
editor @tmarema will speak at the 3-day conf. addressing urban-rural divisions. At 5:30 CT, @Sarah_Smarsh talks w/ @NPRKelly live from conference: youtube.com/watch?v=GIPdHhZV…
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Networks that bind local communities play a critical role in shaping Americans’ trust in government, institutions & one another
@zeenat, Stephen Heintz @RockBrosFund, @AmeriCorpsCEO & Whitney Kimball Coe @RuralAssembly discuss returning to grassroots
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.@DepSecXoch talks about why it is so important to bridge the urban-rural divide.
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The 5th and final episode of the Rural Remix podcast “Home Cooked: A 50-year History of Meth in America” is live.
🎧 Tune in here: dailyyonder.com/podcasts/rur…
🤝: Rural Remix is a podcast collaboration between the Daily Yonder and @RuralAssembly
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EPISODE 4 OUT NOW | How did Meth in America transition from domestic production to foreign drug trafficking?
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Home Cooked, “The Transition,” to learn more: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/r…
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⚡Our new animated short, “Power to the People: The Story of Rural Electric Cooperatives,” illustrates how rural America can learn from the past and lead the clean energy transition to a greener, more equitable future. 💡#RuralPower
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Video: In this small Colorado town, it's volleyball that gets the crowd roaring.
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🚀 Calling all #educators! Join @gencitizen, @MCCHarvardEd, & @RuralAssembly in our exciting Community of Practice! Dive into discussions on addressing social issues in the classroom, share insights, and earn a $75 gift card per session!
Apply now ow.ly/rx2750Q66EN
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Why is it so scary to be alone?
Episode 3 of The Rural Horror Picture Show dives into the fear of isolation — both physical and emotional — and how it’s connected to portrayals of grief in horror movies.
Listen here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/r…
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Virginia Tech scholars are looking for diverse personal stories that discuss queer identities and rural education. The deadline for submissions is next week.
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Today and every day, we celebrate the perseverance, strength and beauty of Indigenous communities around the world. Our traditions, cultures and lifeways are here to stay as we build a world where all Indigenous peoples are respected and heard. Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
ALT Indigenous youth stand as they participate in a ceremony.
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We were sad to learn of Loyal Jones's passing this weekend. A champion for all Appalachians, his wry humor, gentle disposition, and great love for this region will be missed.
📷 Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, Berea College
Quote from Appalachian Values
ALT Black and white photo of elderly white man in rocking chair holding microphone. Quote reads, "Our place is close on our minds. . . . It makes it hard for us to leave the mountains." Loyal Jones, 1928-2023
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📣 The application deadline for our Youth Collaboratory program has been EXTENDED! We're searching for high schoolers who are ready to activate their civic power and kickstart a project to improve their community.
Apply to join a 2024 cohort: bit.ly/3qxkiXY #CitizenU
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BREAKING: Small-farm organizations say they are alarmed by a measure in the U.S. Senate that would block all funding to USDA and Farm Service Agency (FSA) lending programs that include race as a criterion for eligibility.
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This year "Burners" learned what locals could have told them easily: the desert plays no favorites. dailyyonder.com/burning-man-…
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In a growing number of counties, election deniers have successfully urged local governments to recount election results or throw out electronic voting machines altogether. Rural communities have the most to lose, civic experts say.
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