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
03/11/2010
South Dakota deserves better
With the state's unemployment rate ticking upward, now is not the time to pull the rug out from hard-hit families. But that's exactly what Sen. John Thune did last Tuesday. Niel Ritchie, writing in the Aberdeen American News.
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OP-ED
03/11/2010
Census results are vital for rural areas
Niel Ritchie, writing in the Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette
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OP-ED
03/11/2010
10 questions will help get South Dakota its fair share
A look at the 2010 Census by Niel Ritchie, in the Capital Journal of Pierre, SDRead article
ARTICLE
02/20/2010
Charting decades of decline
With their greater poverty rates, older residents and diffuse populations, rural areas simply aren't profitable enough to maintain comprehensive health-care infrastructure. - Cynthia Moothart's article to appear in March 1 issue of The Progressive Populist.
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OP-ED
02/06/2010
Health care reform: Rep. King's political stunt
Niel Ritchie's opinion published in The Storm Lake Times (Iowa)
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ARTICLE
01/20/2010
The health care crisis comes home to rural Iowa.
A profile of struggle published by the North Dakota Farmers Union.
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2010 CENSUS
01/12/2010
Multi-language Community Census Guides available to support census outreach
A full count is critical for rural communities; congressional representation and federal funds are at stake
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Download guide: English/Spanish (PDF) and Somali/Hmong (PDF)
OP-ED
01/07/2010
Reform of health care system important to Missouri's future economic well-being
Niel Ritchie's opinion published in Springfield News Leader
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Springfield News Leader