Briefings From Experts in the Field
Class-Conscious Populist Messaging for Rural Working-Class Voters
Jared Abbott
February 2024
Building Worker and Community-focused Economic Transitions in Coal Country
Heidi Binko
August 2023
Faction is the (Only Viable) Future for the Democratic Party Briefing
Robert Saldin
May 2023
Each month, RUBI presents a short briefing on a topic related to rural-urban polarization and rural politics. These briefings feature thought leaders in the fields of politics, media, communications, and academia.
Below is a list of RUBI’s past briefings. To see our future briefings, please see our events.
How the Rural New Deal Could Shake up National Politics & Support Strong Rural Communities
Anthony Flaccavento, Alan Minsky, and Marilyn Wrenn
October 2023
Insights into the Values and Beliefs of Conservatives and Rural Voters
Arlie Hochschild, Kathy Cramer, and Jen Silva
May 2021
Getting Progressives Elected in Rural Districts
Sen. Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward
August 2022
Solving Local Problems to Change Hearts and Minds
Cynthia Wallace, Sam Rasoul, and Skip Halpern
October 2022
Can Democrats Succeed in Rural America?
Erica Etelson, Cody Lonning and Anthony Flaccavento
January 2023