Tag Archives: rural America

Is White Rural Rage A Threat To American Democracy?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The conversation on Thom Hartmann’s program yesterday also pertains to Iowa which is saturated in right wing radio including WHO radio, a 50,000 watt station that reaches every corner of our state and beyond plus multiple hours of daily right … Continue reading →

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Best Practices for Progressive Candidates in Rural and Small Town America

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Register below for the free Rural Urban Bridge briefing: The Rural Campaigns Guidebook April 5th at 2:-3:30 pm CDT. Sage Lawrence helped Senator John Fetterman increase support in rural areas by 2.4% from Biden’s 2020 numbers. He will be presenting on … Continue reading →

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Iowa Workers Deserve Labor Union Appreciation Month

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Contact: focusonruralamerica@gmail.com STATEMENT: Iowa Workers Deserve Labor Union Appreciation Month Des Moines, Iowa — Focus on Rural America cofounder and former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge issued the following statement calling for Iowa leaders to proclaim September as Labor Union Appreciation … Continue reading →

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Build Back Better Huge For Rural Communities

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from J.D. Scholten – There has been a lot of wrangling back and forth in Congress, but the House finally passed the Build Back Better agenda! President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda will be the biggest … Continue reading →

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