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US Economy

Tapping Rural Innovation for Our Clean Energy Future

We need to reconsider dated stereotypes regarding which communities are leading the environmental movement.

BY Chitra Kumar, & 1 more

Blog Post

03.25.2021
US Government

Federal Rural Policy Scan: Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021

The Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021 would add $10 billion per year for five years to USDA Rural Development’s budget. How should we evaluate this proposal?

BY Brian Dabson

Blog Post

02.16.2021
US Government

Redesign Required: Four Ideas for Reimagining Federal Rural Policy in the COVID-19 Era

For more towns and communities across America to share in the benefits of recovery and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the modern economy to thrive, we must revamp federal rural policy.

BY Tony Pipa & 1 more

Blog Post

02.02.2021
US Government

Electoral College and the Rural-Urban Divide

Much has been said about the influence that rural voters and rural states on the outcome of national elections. Some have proposed elimination of the Electoral College as a solution to this perceived problem. We question the wisdom and potential efficacy of this proposed quick fix for what ails us.

BY John Molinaro, & 1 more

Blog Post

02.01.2021
Economic Development

Equitable Recovery and Resilience in Rural America

Quality of life is largely determined by the characteristics of places, for better or worse. Differences between places drive inequalities in economic opportunity, educational attainment and health outcomes. A Thrive Rural Brief by Brian Dabson.

BY Brian Dabson

Publication

12.08.2020
Public Health

Building Rural Health Equity and Opportunity

What does it take for rural healthcare systems to make economic development and building healthy communities part of their work?

Event

10.28.2020
Community Development

All Land is not Creating Equal

Learn about the role of land in wealth inequality, about heirs’ property and fractionated land, and about strategies and policies that can address this issue to build rural regions and urban communities that are more inclusive and resilient

Event

10.13.2020
Economic Development

Shelter in Rural Places

In the third ROAD Session, rural and tribal organizations share their analysis and useful strategies for helping rural residents, workers and families address housing distress and homelessness.

Event

09.08.2020
Economic Development

Immigrants and Rural Economies

Learn how existing challenges faced by immigrant communities in rural America have been exacerbated by COVID-19. The conversation showcased actionable strategies that communities and development practitioners are using now to embrace, defend and engage immigrant populations.

Event

08.03.2020
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