May 21, 2026 Dear ROPnet, The dust is starting to settle, but the energy of this year’s Rural Caucus and Strategy Session lives on and will continue to ripple outwards from each of the more than 200 people who made the weekend so transformational. For those of you who were with us, thank you! We […]
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Rural Organizing Project Files Lawsuit Against Oregon State Police for Sharing Oregonians’ Personal Data with ICE
OSP Allowed Federal Immigration Agencies to Access Oregon Data 1.4 Million Times Last Year SALEM, Ore.—Rural Organizing Project (ROP), a statewide nonprofit, filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County court to stop Oregon State Police from sharing Oregonians’ personal data with federal immigration agents. ROP says federal immigration agencies have exploited access to Oregonians’ information 1.4 […]
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The United States is turning 250. Let’s talk about it.
March 2, 2026 Dear ROPnet, Oregon Humanities is hosting conversations in communities across the state as part of a project called Beyond 250. Read more below! As the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches in 2026, Oregon Humanities is getting people together to talk about democracy, freedom, and what it means to be […]
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Fighting for the Future We Believe In, One Festival at a Time
In its 8th year, the Hood River Latino Festival has become a beloved essential cultural landmark in our community. It serves as a vibrant platform for honoring and celebrating the rich tapestry of Latino culture while providing vital resources to our community members. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE HOOD RIVER LATINO FEST! This festival doesn’t […]
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Redefining Rural
As I grew to understand the broader historical context of my area, the pieces of the puzzle came together. I began to understand where I fit in.” Dear ROPnet, Charlie Bloomer, a high school senior from Sandy, uses their voice and talent to shift dominant narratives in and about rural Oregon, build community power, and […]
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What’s your summer events plan?
Dear ROPnet, Whether you’re celebrating Pride, hosting a table at the county fair, or protesting the violence and devastation that ICE is wreaking in our communities, there are countless reasons to host events this summer. Before we know it, the days will be getting colder and shorter again, and as we look back on this […]
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The Co$t of Endless War for Rural Oregonians
Dear ROPnet, How are you doing? We are reaching out to you all to connect, take a collective deep breath together, and lean into the strength of the incredible ROP network in this moment. We’ve been making sure to slow down and check in with each other, too. Here are some clips of Emma and Hannah’s […]
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ROP Virtual Gatherings
ROP often convenes statewide virtual gatherings for rural organizers across Oregon and the country to connect and build shared analysis and strategy. This page will continue to be updated with registration information for upcoming virtual gatherings and recaps and recordings of past gatherings. For recordings of past strategy sessions, check out our YouTube here! Upcoming […]
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Día de los Muertos
November 26, 2024 Dear ROPnet, As we witnessed across the entire state this summer, rural Oregonians showed up together to celebrate joy and justice. Summer might be over, but community building through local events carries on! While putting their Halloween costumes away, casting their ballots, and turning their clocks back, Hood River Latino Network (HRLN) also […]
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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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