ST. HELENS, Ore. — Rural Organizing Project (ROP) today announced a settlement agreement that updates jail policies to ensure compliance with Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act. The settlement establishes new or modified procedures for booking, release, and federal custody requests at the Columbia County Jail. “This agreement is a victory for community safety,” said Martha Ortega, […]
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Making Home Depot Pay
February 13, 2026 Dear ROPnet, With the intense increase in ICE violence and kidnapping of our neighbors, we are seeing many businesses standing up in support and solidarity with their communities by displaying signs, taking trainings, and getting ready to support each other. But other businesses are choosing to intentionally support ICE instead. Whether adding cameras […]
Read MoreLessons Learned from a Hard Season of Detention Response
Rural Oregonians believe in looking out for our neighbors. ROP has been working towards rural communities that are safe and welcoming for all since our founding in 1992. This fall and winter, our safety has decreased dramatically as ICE scaled up and intensified its violent kidnapping of community members across the state. In the past few […]
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KTA: Protect Your Neighbors from ICE
WHY THIS ACTIVITY? ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents have more than doubled detentions in the past few weeks, and their violent tactics against Oregonians are only getting more extreme. Meanwhile, the National Guard deployment to Portland is held up in the courts but could occur at any time. Amidst all of this violence against […]
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KTA: Register Your Group for the Rural Caucus and Strategy Session!
What is the Activity? For over 30 years, rural organizers and community leaders from across the state have come together for the Rural Caucus & Strategy Session to reflect on the last year and plan for the year to come. Join us to share what you and your group have been working on, connect with […]
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A Summer of Joy and Justice
Dear ROPnet, Across the state, rural organizers centered joy and community building in their organizing this summer. Communities gathered together in parks, community centers, church basements, and living rooms to build relationships, break bread, strategize, and have some good ‘ol-fashioned fun! We were reminded of the importance of sharing these stories and images in a […]
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Palestine Solidarity Resources
Groups in at least 11 counties have taken action in support of peace since October 2023. Hosting rallies, vigils, or marches, and writing or calling our congresspeople are some of the most popular ways to engage on this issue. (Send us your announcements, photos, or videos to Rural Organizing Project Facebook and/or Instagram and we […]
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Register Your Group for the Rural Caucus and Strategy Session!
This month’s Kitchen Table Activity is to decide who will represent your group and your community at the Rural Caucus & Strategy Session on Saturday, April 6th in Woodburn! What is the activity? For over 30 years, rural organizers and community leaders from across the state have come together for the Rural Caucus & Strategy […]
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Rural Actions for Peace in Gaza
Over the past few months, rural Oregonians and people of all backgrounds have been organizing in solidarity with Palestinians and Israelis impacted by the terrible violence in Israel and Palestine. This work, rooted in the belief that everyone has a right to safety and self-determination, builds on more than three decades of human dignity organizing. […]
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The power to create positive, lasting change
The power to create positive, lasting change lies within rural communities! As we reflect back on 2023, a few things remain constant: • Human dignity groups in every county are the heart and soul of ROP • Our model succeeds because our priorities come from rural communities • We couldn’t do this work without YOU […]
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