Our Work

  • A diverse group of people attending a conference or presentation in a well-lit room with green painted walls and ceiling lights. The attendees are seated at tables covered with patterned tablecloths, paying attention to a speaker or presentation.

    Trainings

  • A woman with curly hair speaking at a podium with a sign that says 'Maine Legislature'. She is wearing a purple velvet blazer and is in front of a green banner with a pine tree logo. There is a framed picture on the wall and a sign with 'AED' visible behind her.

    Briefings

  • Group photo of diverse men, women, and children outdoors, smiling, wearing colorful T-shirts with a community logo, standing and sitting on the steps of a house with weathered siding.

    Community Works

  • Color-coded map of the United States showing electoral results with states in red and blue, indicating the political party they support.

    Distilling Best Practice

  • Promotional poster featuring a scenic mountain landscape with two women sitting on logs in a green outdoor setting. Text reads 'A Rural New Deal September 2023,' and logos of PDA (Progressive Democrats of America), and Rural Urban Bridge Initiative are at the bottom.

    Policy Solutions

Special Initiatives

  • A handmade sign on the side of a rural road with a blue background, red text saying "VOTE," and white stars. The sign features an arrow pointing left with the number 538 and the text "SARGENT CREEK ROAD." There is tall grass and wildflowers beside the road, with a mountainous landscape in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

    Reform the Democratic Party from the Bottom Up

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

  • Blue promotional graphic for the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative with the slogan 'Beyond Resistance,' emphasizing reclaiming the nation for construction workers.

    Beyond Resistance: Reclaiming our nation for the workers who build it

    To preserve our democracy and rebuild our fractured nation, we need a broader, more united movement—one that lifts up working-class people across race and geography.