RUBI Publications
Community Works reduces the intensity of partisan polarization
A new evaluation shows that places with Community Works don’t get pulled as far into the partisan divide as similar communities without it. Over the same period when political dislike and division increased elsewhere, these communities stayed more stable.
The evidence suggests that local, visible civic activity changes how politics is understood. Instead of telling people what to think, Community Works reshapes where politics shows up — less in national shouting matches, more in the everyday work of community life.
Building Trust Through Local Action: Two-Year Assessment of Community Works
The Democratic Party cannot win critical state and federal elections without rebuilding trust among rural and working-class voters. Restoring trust requires more than criticizing Trump; it demands a sustained commitment to showing up, listening, and delivering real change.
Building Rural Foundations is a strategic plan to build rural strength across the country:
Show up
Unrig the system
Stand for something
Increase DNC funding in rural America
Endorsed by 15 State Rural Caucuses
Building Rural Foundations Action Plan
A Guide to Understanding the rural-urban divide and forging solutions.
Overcoming the Rural Urban Divide
Talk Like a Neighbor: Non-polarizing Communications Tips for Rural Candidates
This document provides both field-tested messaging suggestions and broader communications “do’s and don’ts” for Democratic and liberal-leaning independent candidates trying to break through mistrust in rural communities.
The Back Road to 2024: 8 Ways to Depolarize Rural Electoral Campaigns
This document offers eight different strategies to help bridge the ideological divide and open doors for candidates seeking to get beyod partisanship and party brands.
Rural New Deal
RUBI and Progressive Democrats of America announce the joint release of the Rural New Deal, a detailed template for federal action to address rural America’s challenges and build lasting prosperity. Jointly authored by RUBI and PDA, the Rural New Deal was shaped and guided by input from almost twenty rural development practitioners, rural advocates and leaders from across the country.
Rural New Deal User’s Guide
This User’s Guide provides steps and resources to help you understand and utilize the RND, and to increase public awareness and understanding of the RND.
Can Democrats Succeed in Rural America?
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Directory of Rural Organizations
Interested in getting more involved in strengthening rural communities, but do not know where to start? Check out our new directory for the lowdown on the different types or organizations to learn more!
Biden Administration Economic Accomplishments
Relatively few people are aware of the many far-reaching actions the Biden Administration took to fight for workers, take on corporate domination, support Main Street over Wall Street, and reduce the high cost of living.