The Rural Urban Bridge Initiative invites all of us to think differently, talk differently and act differently in order to understand the causes of the rural-urban divide and then do something to repair it. We develop political, economic and communications strategies that build bridges and serve the common interests of all working and middle class Americans.

Here’s how you can get involved

Our Work

  • Trainings and Briefings

    We deliver trainings that get to the bottom of the rural-urban divide and how Democrats lost rural and working-class voters, and provide actionable strategies.

    Our monthly briefings on topics related to rural-urban polarization and rural politics feature thought leaders in politics, media, communications, and academia.

  • Community Works

    While politicians in Washington are fighting partisan battles, we are finding common ground.

    Community Works chapters partner with local civic, church, school, and community groups to strengthen our rural communities and restore trust among neighbors across political differences.

  • Distilling Best Practice

    RUBI has produced a series of manuals on how to run non-polarizing, issue-based campaigns in rural districts and how to communicate effectively with rural voters.

    Our guidance is based on original research as well as research conducted by pollsters, academics and strategists.

  • Policy Solutions

    The Rural New Deal is a positive vision for a fair economy for everyday people and a pragmatic blueprint for how we can help build rural prosperity.

    The RND was co-authored by RUBI and Progressive Democrats of America with input from rural development practitioners, advocates and leaders.

Campaigns

  • Reform the Democratic Party from the Bottom Up

    RUBI is leading a coalition of rural, progressive and Democratic organizations to urge the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee to substantially shift the Party’s time, attention and funding into rural and working-class communities.

  • Broadening and Strengthening the Resistance

    Join our campaign to make the resistance more effective by putting forward a positive vision and concrete actions that rebuild rural and working class communities!

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