NEW REPORT outlines threats that idled oil and gas wells pose to rural communities, wildlife, and recreation. #KeepBondingReform to ensure the oil and gas industry–not taxpayers–pays for the cleanup. www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2025/A-Growing-Risk-on-Public-Lands

On increasing imports of Argentine beef: This is not in the best interest for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. We raise safe, high-quality beef that should not be undercut by a faulty trade scheme. - Roger Svec, DRA member & cattle producer www.dakotarural.org/dra-statemen... #usabeef #cattle

Out today, Rural Policy Action Report, which WORC and many of its member groups contributed to, provides practical steps Congress could take immediately to improve rural people’s lives and deliver lower costs, higher wages, and the freedom to make choices about our own lives. ruralpolicyaction.us

SD's ag economy is being toppled by the #tradewar & the feds keep bailing out Argentina ($40 billion!). Let's not wipe out cattle markets too or #SouthDakota will be in a world of hurt quickly southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/senat... #usabeef

A Latino community served by Idaho Organization of Resource Councils suffered a brutal police raid this week. Police zip-tied children & fired rubber bullets into a crowd. Please consider donating to help the traumatized families whose head of households were detained. givebutter.com/ifaf?fbclid=...

A 19% hike on #electricity bills would be felt by everyone & would be a flat-out hardship for many who are already struggling to buy groceries or pay rent #ratepayers #utilityrates #energysky

"Sens. Daines and Sheehy did the industry’s bidding and laid waste to years of consultation the BLM conducted with local tribal leaders, ranchers, farmers, outfitters, and other Montanans to ensure that coal mining can co-exist in the Powder River Basin without destroying our livelihoods."

Oh, the irony. Same day that Senate cancels two land-use plans to allow coal leasing to continue in eastern Montana and North Dakota, this happens. And it happened because coal is now worth essentially nothing-- 1/10 of a penny per ton, as one company priced it at on Monday. #mtpol #northdakota

“What the hell happened to Daines and Sheehy’s conservatism, to their belief in local control and less government? Their votes today couldn’t be more top-down, more political, or more disconnected from the needs and interests of Montanans who will be most affected by their actions."

"[Canceling the Miles City RMP] gives companies the green light to mine the public coal that sits underneath private property.... Property owners could literally have the earth taken out from underneath us." #mtpol billingsgazette.com/opinion/colu...

Summit knows that SD doesn't want this #CO2 #pipeline & won't let them use eminent domain to force it through. Hopefully the Iowa Utilities Commission holds the line on Summit's permit there & doesn't give them any more wiggle room. #CCS #NotforsaleSD

“Those of us who live with this don’t have any say in what happens to the land we own and have leased for generations. [The current Miles City Resource Management Plan] was a collaborative process, and to have that overturned in one fell swoop is stunning.” www.hcn.org/articles/dec...

Any day now, the Senate could join the House in tossing out years of local collaboration, negotiation, and public involvement that went into the development of public land management plans in southeast Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska. The effect could "destabilize land management" across the West.

“If the only way to keep this industry alive is for the federal government to basically give away coal for free, how does that make any sense?”

Things are not OK in farm country: Karl Adam, SD Bankers Association president said many farmers are looking at losses of $125 - $200 per acre for their corn, due to prices falling from above $7/bushel to less than $4/bushel currently southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/08/28/g... #rural #farming #sodak

The One Big Betrayal of a Bill demands we hold our elected officials accountable. For that to happen, our neighbors need to know the harm it's going to bring to rural communities in the West and Midwest. We break it down for you. worc.org/one-big-betr... #grassrootsorganizing #communityorganizing

The Solar for All program could have made an enormous impact in Tribal communities with energy generation, cost savings & job creation #solarenergy #southdakota www.dakotanewsnetwork.com/2025/08/27/h...

Residents are justified in questioning how this project has been approved & what the impacts could be. Examples like this are what make folks distrust their governments - we need to do better #datacenter #localcontrol www.dakotanewsnetwork.com/2025/08/27/h...

South Dakota has abundant #solarenergy resources & we should be using them according to Rick Bell, DRA board member brookingsregister.com/stories/sola...

Yes - South Dakota is leading the way on acres preserved by #conservation practices! www.sdpb.org/business-eco... #agriculture #farming

WORC's Principles of Community Organizing (POCO) gives everyday people the power to strategize, campaign, and manifest the future they want to see for their families and communities, people like Callie Stainbrook of Rapid City. worc.org/power-to-the... #grassrootsorganizing #communityorganizing

Never mind there is enough coal already under lease in the Powder River Basin to flood the market for at least the next 15 years. Never mind that the energy market has already left coal behind, with 93% of new US electricity now coming from solar, wind, or batteries.

“This program has been key to helping people who don’t have a lot of assets make a change and provide some cash flow for their family.” www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

South Dakotans have shown over & over that we don't want the #CO2 #pipeline www.thedakotascout.com/p/letter-dus... #CCS #federalsubsidies

This decision shows the power of grassroots organizing and is a good reminder that the public can still sway BLM state offices. We might not have the kind of money and influence that Exxon has, but we have the power of the people. #ruralorganizing montanafreepress.org/2025/08/08/e...

Solar = freedom. Esp. in rural places.

Happy to see the South Dakota Attorney General's office leading the way in defending US beef labeling! www.thedakotascout.com/p/south-dako... #COOL #truthinlabeling #wheredoesyourfoodcomefrom

#Solarenergy is the ultimate in #energy independence, so it's very disappointing to see the administration trying to claw back these funds. Rooftop solar can lower electricity bills, create jobs & provide power right here at home. Everyone wins with rooftop solar.

New CEO but has anything really changed? SD still doesn't want this project. #carboncapture #carbonpipeline

¿Crees que ves la actividad de ICE (la migra)? Asegúrese de incluir información CLARA cuando reporta actividad de ICE. Gracias por cuidar y defender a los inmigrantes de Oregón. ¡Comparte estos recursos para ayudar a mantener a nuestra comunidad segura e informada! youtu.be/--X9-G0O-Co?...

Idioma: Mam ¿Crees que ves la actividad de ICE (la migra)? Asegúrese de incluir información CLARA cuando reporta actividad de ICE. Gracias por cuidar y defender a los inmigrantes de Oregón. ¡Comparte estos recursos para ayudar a mantener a nuestra comunidad segura e informada! youtu.be/IoRPgYdbY0Y

We are very disappointed to see the funding for Solar for All clawed back. This program could make a huge difference for low-and-middle-income folks in South Dakota by increasing rooftop #solarenergy & creating jobs. #sodak

Languages: Spanish & Mam www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WqD...

Are you in #SouthDakota and want to know who grows your food? Pick up this beautiful #LocalFood directory and see who's producing what in your area.

Idiomas o lenguajes: Español y Mam www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WqD...

Pipeline opponents see red flags 🚩around Rep Dusty Johnson's bill. It doesn't have to say #carboncapture in the text to help pave the way for a #pipeline kelo.com/2025/08/04/c...

It's National Farmers Market Week! Support your local producers & get some fresh food at a market near you. Remember that not all markets are Saturday mornings - there are some during the week. Find one near you at bit.ly/localfooddir #eatlocal #localfood #farmersmarket

"The market has already left coal behind." Longtime WORC member and retired Wyoming coal miner Lynne Huskinson questions the administration's fixation on propping up a dying industry that makes energy more expensive, drains aquifers, and pollutes. www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues... #coal #Wyoming

"The dire state of coal markets is what makes the administration’s fixation on the mineral so irrational. Does the administration prefer Americans pay more for electricity so long as it comes from coal?" #coal #energy

Learn about the experience that participants had at WORC's most recent Principles of Community Organizing and how they've used what they learn to organize people and build power in their rural communities. worc.org/power-to-the... #grassrootsorganizing #ruralorganizing #communityorganizing

Residential bills are going to increase $18/month in western Maryland & by about $16/month in Ohio. Starting in June 2026, ratepayers will collectively be paying an additional $1.4 billion in capacity market costs, again driven largely by data center demand ieefa.org/resources/pr... #energysky

Los inmigrantes de Oregón son trabajadores esenciales que merecen vivir en nuestras comunidades con sus familias y sentirse seguros y protegidos. En Oregón, todos pertenecemos. Hay recursos actualizados para todos los miembros de la comunidad. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulSU...

Those powerful interests are utilities & the energy companies behind them - "We won’t achieve energy abundance unless we contend with the powerful interests that benefit from scarcity." www.utilitydive.com/news/energy-... #energysky #utilities #electricity

Immigrant Oregonians are essential workers who deserve to live in our communities with their families and feel safe, secure, and protected, just like other Oregonians. There are updated resources for all community members. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulSU...

Grassroots rural organizing in action--building leaders and lifting up the voices of people affected by poisoned water to be heard by the people whose job it is to keep people in Oregon safe. This video shows the incredible work happening at Oregon Rural Action. #ruralorganizing

We had a great time at the Spearfish Creek Watershed Festival this past weekend! Many thanks to our members who helped out at the event and chatted with folks about our work. #spearfishsd #waterislife #organizing

The $3 million of state funding would help purchase the lost 1.5 million pounds of food & additional food to meet the expected increased need. The cost to purchase that much food fluctuates, rising to $2.7 million as of July 25 southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/07/27/f... #hunger #sdleg #sdgov #SNAP

TONIGHT: Join us for our 2nd "Campaign Trail" candidate training. We have 3 verteran campaigners who will show you how to develop your campaign plan, build your team, fundraise, get out the vote (GOTV), and other helpful tips for running an effective campaign. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Rural organizing works. When residents share their stories, it can create big changes. Check out how a small but dedicated group of residents brought big change to their town. worc.org/organizing-f...

At WORC, we believe deeply in the power of everyday people coming together to have a say in the decisions that impact their lives. We also help them cultivate that power through our trainings. Here are a few of their inspiring stories. worc.org/power-to-the... #ruralorganizing #grassroots