Delivered to your inbox weekly, the Rural Assembly Advocacy newsletter focuses on rural advocacy efforts across the country. We’ll highlight rural leaders, issues, and action steps you can take to advance rural equity. We may throw in a song or book recommendation occasionally, too.
Start each week with a quick take on the top issues that we’re tracking across the nation.
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Advocacy: Opportunity Round Up
A roundup of rural-centric opportunities for organizations and individuals, curated by The Rural Assembly. Have something to share? Let us know.
New report details a ‘growing movement’ to censor books in schools
New report details a ‘growing movement’ to censor books in schools — and issues a warning to take these organized efforts seriously.
Sourcing Solutions: Valerie Horn and Community Nutrition in Kentucky
Valerie Horn noticed people needed fresh, healthy, local food. She partnered with a local healthcare nonprofit to implement a solution: the Farmacy, which increases access to locally grown fruits and vegetables through an innovative nutrition program.
Do you or someone you know need help paying for internet access?
A new government benefit is helping people pay for Internet access. Learn how to apply and how you can help spread the word about the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Advocacy: Unite Against Book Bans
As National Library Week kicks off, the American Library Association has launched a new effort to fight the rising tide of book challenges. The effort, Unite Against Book Bans, is a national initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship.
Advocacy: Airwaves for Equity
We have joined Airwaves for Equity, an alliance of organizations committed to
enhancing digital literacy and adoption in the United States by creating a
Digital Equity Foundation funded by the proceeds from wireless spectrum
auctions. Interested in learning more or getting involved? Endorse this policy
today at airwavesforequity.org.