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
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
01/121/2010
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
12/18/2009
Health reform vital to the U.S.
Niel Ritchie's opinion published in Eau Claire, WI Leader-Telegram
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ARTICLE
12/06/2009
Farm and Food File: Take it to the non-bank bank
OP-ED
12/02/2009
Niel Ritchie: Insured have a stake in health care debate, too
Published in Winona Daily News
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OP-ED
11/30/2009
Rural economic challenges necessitate health reform
Niel Ritchie makes the case for reform in the Omaha World-Herald
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OP-ED
08/28/2009
Rural USA left out on mobile service
Niel Ritchie calls out harmful handset deals; Published in USA Today
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OP-ED
08/28/2009
Rural Health Care Reform: Only a strong public option will rebuild what's been lost
Niel Ritchie says that reform is a threat only if it fails
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