Western Native Voice staff toured six tribal colleges across Montana in an effort to register new voters, recruit new members, and listen to young people about the issues that matter to them. All in all, Western Native Voice field manager … Continued
It’s an amazing thing to witness communities making themselves heard. This article was adapted from a Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action blog post. As you may know, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the steward agency for our … Continued
Here’s yet another roundup of lies pushed by multinational meatpackers to misinform the public and protect their billions in profits. Check out WORC’s original fact-check on the meatpackers. WORC supports reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef. For … Continued
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
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
Yes, I want to help WORC elevate Western voices and hold decision-makers accountable! Your support of WORC ensures that Western voices are heard by sending the people most affected by bad policies to speak directly to decision-makers. With your help, … Continued
Above: Schumer and Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act agreement promises investments in clean energy and the jobs that go with them, but the deal’s not all positive. Westerners are glad that this package includes programs that address climate change and positive … Continued
Two wins in Colorado show how grassroots organizing has led to strongest-in-the-nation oil and gas protections. These stories have been republished from Western Colorado Alliance’s website. Grassroots organizing leads to better bonding and reclamation Thanks to the hard work of … Continued
Demanding Accountability on the Inaction of Federal Government toward Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Written by WORC intern Marena “Bright Eyes” Mahto (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara) As an Indigenous Two-Spirit person, hearing about someone’s family member going missing, unfortunately, isn’t uncommon. … Continued
Above: The Build Back Better Act offered one of the best opportunities in decades to put people to work building renewable energy projects, installing energy efficiency upgrades, and reclaiming abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure. Is the Build Back Better Act Dead? … Continued