North Dakota Native Vote was on the front lines of the fight for fair voting districts in North Dakota. While their efforts got some wins, it’s just the beginning of a long-term campaign. This story was originally published in our … Continued
WORC’s clean energy organizing pivots toward two important federal programs. Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Inflation is at a 41-year high, gas and food prices are through the roof, and wage growth, although encouraging, is lagging far behind … Continued
Marielena Vega addresses the crowd at the Rally for Resilience in Washington D.C. Photo by Paul Morigi. Marielena Vega speaks up for her fellow farmworkers at the Rally for Resilience in Washington D.C. This post was adapted from a speech … Continued
Political will is growing to address the challenges facing ranchers and our rural communities through transparency and fair markets. In January 2023, South Dakota Senator John Thune reintroduced the American Beef Labeling Act of 2023 (S.52). The same day, five … Continued
North Dakota Native Vote has been winning on fair districting, protecting voter rights, and a host of other issues critical to Indigenous communities. At its December meeting, the WORC Board unanimously approved the membership of North Dakota Native Vote to … Continued
Canvassers hear moving stories about substance abuse, affordable housing, and child care as they go door to door engaging in Deep Listening. By Western Colorado Alliance community organizers Bianca Diaz, Hanna Arauza, and María Luiza Peréz Chavéz. On June 1, … Continued
WORC celebrates a big year for grassroots community organizing in the West. See full-size graphic here. As 2022 winds its way to a close, we wanted to highlight a few of WORC’s impacts from the year. We’ve had some big … Continued
It’s a Deal! The Bumpy Ride to the #1 Radio Station in Montana Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to … Continued
Above: Oil and gas wells like this one are in danger of being abandoned as companies change hands or go out of business. Orphaned wells often leak toxic pollutants into water and air, endangering communities and the climate. The Biden … Continued
WORC is honored to be recognized by the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance for our work on a just food system that supports people’s rights to define their own production systems. Above, Dakota Resource Council member Jenna Vanhorne pours milk at … Continued