Local journalism in the U.S. remains at a crisis point: newsrooms that existed for decades have vanished or are at risk of disappearing. At the same time, there are urgent external crises that make the need for communities to receive information all the more critical – namely climate change.

The Rural Newswire exists in order to help provide resources to newsrooms that serve rural communities. For editors and publishers looking for editorial support, all of our stories are free to redistribute, republish, and share.

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07/26/2024

“A Beautiful and Unusual Thing:” When Region-Specific Is Truly the Best

Eliza Blue advocates for "our livestock, seeds, and even seasonal celebrations" be tied to where we live.

07/25/2024

As Factory Farms Expand in Ozarks, Grassroots Groups Organize for Water Quality and Property Rights

Missouri

07/23/2024

Rural, Recreation-Related Businesses Support Each Other Through ‘Rural is Rad’

The Colorado group hopes to draw greater attention to small businesses based in rural parts of the state.

07/22/2024

Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state

When Indigenous peoples were forced off their lands, they were boxed into flood-prone areas.

07/22/2024

Latest Fed Survey Shows Nonmetro Residents Have Dimmer Views on Economy

The annual consumer survey shows a consistent and growing gap in financial well being between rural and urban residents.

07/22/2024

Democracy, Arts, and Storytelling Skills Are Featured in August 1 Rural Assembly Everywhere

The annual online event helps rural communities imagine what

07/21/2024

What would a Harris presidency mean for the climate?

A look at Kamala Harris' record on clean energy, climate diplomacy, and environmental justice in California, the Senate, and the White House.

07/19/2024

What Project 2025 would do to climate policy in the US

"It's real bad."

07/19/2024

The state senator leading efforts to return land to tribal nations

"We can't sit back anymore and not participate."

07/19/2024

45 Degrees North: Voting, A Love Story

What if we paid as much attention to voting as we do to Valentine's Day? You might just love the result.

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