A combination of rural farmers and urban laborers built the Progressive Movement of the early 20th century. Recently, Democrats have withdrawn from organizing in rural areas and small towns. It shows: Democrats lost 11 points in rural areas between 2008 and 2016. According to Sister District, ‘Democrats have increasingly abandoned rural areas, … That is not a morally or strategically defensible position.’
Join Lean Left in investing in local groups in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin that will bring these voters back into the Democratic fold. Research shows that rural/small town voters support progressive policies but we need to meet them where they live!
Poder NC Action works to build civic leadership among younger Latinxs. Poder's vision is to build a robust and participatory Democracy through strategic organizing and leadership development, with a heavy focus in rural areas where there are growing numbers of Latinx. Working with partners, Poder has committed to connecting with the 84,000 eligible and unregistered Latinas.
Progress North focus’ on connecting the people of northern Wisconsin to each other and to others across the state. There are common values and ideals that connect all. Progress North’ envisions for a better future by rewriting the rules and making the wealthiest pay their fair share, to ensure that everyone — Black, white and brown, native and newcomer — can earn a good living and have a good life.
Pennsylvania Stands Up, founded after the 2016 election, builds organization and ‘people power’ at the local and regional level. Pennsylvania Stands Up has chapters across the state that are building independent political power to make a difference on issues and in elections.