WHY THIS ACTIVITY? When you’re busy paying bills, raising kids, and avoiding wildfires, the last thing you want is to add one more thing to your plate. It could be easy for you, or your neighbor, to miss your chance to cast your vote this November. That’s why across rural Oregon, we are starting conversations […]
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Emergent Strategies and Resources for our Rural Human Dignity Movement: Recap of the 35th Rural Caucus & Strategy Session
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 Announces Settlement with Columbia County on Jail Policies and Sanctuary Law Compliance
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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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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4 Reasons Not to Miss the Caucus!
March 17, 2025 The 2026 Rural Caucus & Strategy Session is a little over a month away, and we are counting the days until we get to see you all on the weekend of April 24-26th in Florence, Oregon. The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Friday, March 27th, so check out some […]
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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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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 MoreKTA: 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 the weekend of April 24-26th in Florence! To kick off 2026, each KTA will be paired with monthly virtual office hours with ROP staff, where you can join other human dignity leaders and organizers […]
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Honoring Marcy Westerling’s Leadership
I became political because of stories. I stay political because of stories. – Marcy Westerling, ROP’s Founding Director January 22, 2026 Dear ROPnet, As we embark on our second year under rising authoritarianism, we have been reflecting on the origins of ROP and revisiting the visionary leadership of Marcy Westerling, ROP’s Founding Director. 2025 marked the 10-year […]
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Save the Date: Caucus 2026!
January 15, 2026 Dear ROPnet, It’s hard to believe we’re only 15 days into 2026, with all that’s happened. One thing that hasn’t changed: we’re going to need each other’s support and guidance to make it through this year. One place you’re sure to get enough of that to lift your spirit and fill your tank […]
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