A voice for Rural America
The League of Rural Voters uses grassroots organizing and communications tools to connect with rural voters in pivotal Midwestern states, focusing on progressive issues like economic development, immigration, trade and farm policy, health care and education. We work to make sure the voices of rural America continue to be heard. Join us.
OP-ED
08/11/2010
A choice between financial wizards and fairness
A proposal is under way in Washington that has the power to devastate middle-income Americans, particularly those in states like Minnesota. Op-ed by Niel Ritchie in Worthington Daily Globe (MN).
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OP-ED
08/10/2010
Social Security is real benefit to middle-income
Middle-income Americans in rural areas could lose big under proposed Social Security changes. Op-ed by Niel Ritchie in Pierre Capitol Journal (SD).
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OP-ED
08/10/2010
What's at stake in November
Proposed Social Security benefit cutbacks could devastate middle-income Americans. Op-ed by Niel Ritchie in Sebaka Review Messenger (MN).
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OP-ED
05/01/2010
The finances behind reform
Senate Republicans argued that their unanimous votes to halt Wall Street reform were necessary to allow “the people” chance to speak their mind. So why is it that industry insiders seem to be doing the talking?
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OP-ED
03/16/2010
Taken into account:
Filling out the census is critical to Wisconsin's future. By Niel Ritchie in the Lakeland Times.
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OP-ED
03/13/2010
10 questions affect 10 years
The U.S. Census doesn't sound like much, but its importance can't be overstated. By Niel Ritchie in the Branson (MO) Tri-Lakes Times
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