WHY THIS ACTIVITY? In the spirit of resisting through Disrupting and Disobeying, rural human dignity leaders across Oregon have been showing up on the streets consistently these last few months. These actions help remind us that we aren’t alone; that our neighbors and millions of others are in this with us. They break through fear and isolation, […]
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Building Community and Demanding Safety for all in the Gorge
Dear ROPnet, Autumn was beginning to freeze into Winter; Trump was newly elected. The urge to retreat inside was palpable, surrounded by the cold weather and political nihilism. But members of Hood River Latino Network (HRLN) resisted the feeling to hide. “We can’t disconnect. We have to stay connected, because one of our biggest sources […]
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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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Celebrating One Year of the Immigrant Help Center!
“The center exists to serve our community. We are guided by and grounded in a deep commitment to advancing social justice, immigrant rights, and empowering rural Latino communities!” Dear ROPnet, A little over a year ago, the Hood River Latino Network and ROP partnered together to make a bold, ambitious, and what felt like a […]
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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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Welcome to the Team, Leland!
Dear ROPnet, We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the ROP staff team: Leland Moon! If you were at this year’s Rural Caucus and Strategy Session in Baker City, you may have had a chance to meet Leland, who was frequently holding down registration and the merch table. Maybe you were one of the lucky […]
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KTA: Power Building through Potlucks, Phone Trees, and Mutual Aid
Why this Activity? Rural Oregonians innately understand the necessity of neighbors helping neighbors. The devastating budget bill that just passed the House is a continuation of what we saw from Trump’s first 100 days: systematically slashing funds and eliminating services that our communities rely on to pad the pockets of billionaires. Now is a moment we […]
Read MoreKTA: Elections Don’t Mean Handing Over Our Power
While students are wrapping up the school year, there’s another group in each of our communities that is about to experience their first day and embark on a steep learning curve. The winners of the May special district elections are taking office, some of them for the first time, and they are about to be making […]
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Meet Your 2025 Human Dignity Award Winners!
Dear ROPnet, We’re still overflowing with gratitude for how incredible this year’s Rural Caucus and Strategy Session was. If you missed our latest update with the full agenda and highlights from the Caucus, you can check it out here! We promised in that first update that we’d be sharing even more highlights, including this one. Read […]
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