One Country Project
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We are dedicated to reopening the dialogue with rural communities, rebuilding trust and respect, and advancing opportunities for rural Americans.
Joined January 2019
This week’s #SelflessSaturday honors philanthropist @mackenziescott for donating tens of millions of dollars to higher education scholarships to @LittlePriestTC and @Native_Forward. Read more:
nytimes.com
The billionaire philanthropist is steering millions of dollars toward tribal schools, after the Trump administration proposed a significant federal funding cut.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the One Country Project! We wish everyone a safe, joyful holiday filled with gratitude and togetherness.
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Nigam Arora returns to @SchwabNetwork to share insights on markets. He explains why $AMD's move isn’t bad for $NVDA, how Japan’s trade surge signals strength, and what disciplined investors should do with gold. Watch for what investors need to know.
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Beyond the Bird: Fixing the Food System So Farmers Get a Fair Slice of the Pie As consumers, the price of groceries has been a near-constant source of focus and stress since the start of the pandemic. Read more:
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To Be Great We Must Do Good. This week, @HardballChris joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the future of the Democratic party and how both parties can better serve working people and rural Americans. Tune in here to hear more of Chris's insights: https://t.co/KMKypVezJl
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What Happened to “Internet for All”? The federal government used to talk about closing the digital divide; now it’s widening it – and rural America is paying the price for political theater masquerading as policy. Read more here:
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Today’s #RuralSpotlight recognizes @NMDWS 's $400K investment to assist K-12 rural, low-income, first-generation, disabled, and tribal students in developing skills for the state's growing workforce. Read more here: https://t.co/nqjVU7HlDY
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This week’s #SelflessSaturday highlights @Honda teaming up with @Indigoag to help farmers remove 1,800 metric tons of soil carbon and conserve water nationwide. Learn more about their decarbonization push:
prnewswire.com
Honda to support farmers across the U.S. in adopting regenerative agriculture practices through Carbon by Indigo program Regenerative agriculture improves soil...
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Texas's redistricting failure. This summer, Texas started a redistricting battle across the country. Now, a Trump-appointed judge blocked Texas from using its redrawn maps in the 2026 midterm. The GOP started the fight, but the Dems are winning it. More:
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Economist @JustinWolfers joined the #HotDishPod to break down the state of the American economy under Trump. He discusses the implications of "crony capitalism" and how the impacts administration's policies will be felt by Americans. Tune in here: https://t.co/KMKypVezJl
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As part of the legislation that Congress passed last week to reopen the federal government, the farm bill has once again been extended. Extensions of the farm bill are a band aid fix, as funding levels are now basically unchanged for 7 years.
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back. The slow and strategic dismantling of the ACA is in motion, leaving millions without affordable coverage. Congress must act to avoid part of this crisis and extend the ACA tax credits before they expire. Read more:
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Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights the Senate approval of $109M for rural broadband. Read more about this big win for communities still waiting for reliable internet here: https://t.co/ufu3qpcGvD
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Barriers to Reproductive Health Keep Stacking Up. Drawn-out court battles and confusing rulings mean less access to reproductive healthcare than ever before. Read more:
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This week’s #SelflessSaturday spotlights Laredo’s food drives tackling hunger across South Texas after the SNAP freeze. Groups around the state are stepping up to support local families during the holiday season. More:
lmtonline.com
From city agencies to youth-led nonprofits, Laredo groups are holding food and gift card drives to support families facing pressure from the SNAP freeze and holiday demand.
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When MAGA Wins, Families Go Hungry. Brutal budget battles keep taking a toll on families, farmers, and rural economies. Read more:
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27% of agriculture workers rely on the ACA Marketplace to obtain their coverage. The end of APTCs would disproportionately impact rural areas, with a 107% increase in premiums costs for rural residents, compared to 89% for urban county residents. More: https://t.co/Q4rlHUuTN8
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This week, leaders from around the world gather in Belem, Brazil for COP30, the annual U.N. climate conference. Notably, top U.S. government officials are absent from the summit for the first time in 30 years. Read more: https://t.co/VKgz0o4QmW
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Working in agriculture is a high-stakes profession. According to the USDA, over 50% of midsize family farms carry debt, totaling, on average, about $800,000. Read more about reforming farm credit to ease the mental toll on America’s producers:
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On this Veteran's Day episode, Tom Nichols joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the current state of affairs at the Pentagon and Justice Department. Learn more about the impacts of political loyalty and shifts in military and governmental norms: https://t.co/KMKypVezJl
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Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights $4M in funding to bring food support to 29 rural Utah counties. Governor Cox is stepping up for Utahns while Washington stalls. More: https://t.co/7Uj9C8KbBY
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