Accurate. Why is it so hard for *real* newspapers to be this straightforward?

Set your alarms! We drop a NEW Rural Impact Extra episode (yes, on a Tuesday!) to top off our Courageous Conversations About the 2024 Elections series. First, watch our latest conversation about Democracy between Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) and @IAmFlyRock bit.ly/4d2cQ9B

This is not "Congressional fighting" as the headline suggests. This is members of the United States Congress once again using health care as a bargaining chip in a predictable scheme related to a non-issue election matter. Call it out and what it is. Creating chaos for chaos

AND I HAD THE PRIVILEAGE of interviewing Sarah Smarsh to talk about her brilliant book of essays for The Rural Impact! and you'll hear our conversation on 9/12. #BoneOfTheBone is a must read, and when you do, you'll understand why I said must. This book isn't just for anyone, it's

For #WSPD, we're highlighting the life-saving potential of universal risk screening in health care. Why? Because about half of those who die by suicide interact with providers in the month leading to their death. #WSPD2024 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline World Health Organization (WHO) pew.org/4aHnaTg

Racism is heavy and making Black people sick, from hives and high blood pressure to heart disease, inflammation, and mental health struggles. In ep. 1 of #SilenceInSikeston, host Cara Anthony spoke with Eddie R. Cole about those burdens on Black Americans: bit.ly/4gizzRA

Trump did, in fact, include plans to replace the ACA in his budget proposals. They would have reduced federal spending by $1 trillion over a decade while increasing costs for families and reducing health coverage.

The “Think about me” ad. Powerful.

I woke up at 3am several times this past week, unable to fall back to sleep. Anxious about tonight. About the direction of our country. I’m comforted tonight and have faith. Vice President Kamala Harris will be our next President. She is a leader for our future.

My conversation with the eloquent, thoughtful, simply and deeply brilliant Sarah Smarsh about her must read new book #BoneOfTheBone on The Rural Impact! drops tomorrow. Make it your day starter. 🙏👏I really think we need to have these #rural conversations.

I really appreciate joy. Feel it in this moment then get to work.#NotGoingBack

Thank you ⁦Sarah Smarsh⁩ for joining me on ⁦The Rural Impact!⁩, for your generosity of time and your timeless words. #BoneOfTheBone podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Take Action Today: Let’s make sure everyone knows that the school nutrition programs are vital for ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals essential for academic success, and the time for Healthy #SchoolMeals4All is now. frac.org/blog/healthy-s…

Access to health care isn't just about having a facility in your community (if you're so fortunate) it's about being able to walk through the door or access tele health to receive essential preventative care and treatment. Aside from preserving Democracy, I'd say, yes, pretty

I don’t have a cat, so a dog will have to do! But like Taylor Swift I’m all in for Kamala Harris & Tim Walz ! #VoteBlue Double check your own voter registration and find local early voting dates here: vote.gov

Their stories reflect true power. Empowering-Inspiring-Doing the work to lift people up. Thank you for sharing. We need to spread substance, the good things humans make possible when we care about others.

Rick during covid my husband I watched your brilliant The Story of Fascism in Europe and I strongly suggest others do too. Thank you. What he said!👇

While arriving at policy can be messy, when done thoughtfully #rural benefits. Advocacy does materialize when we and they do the work.

We are not powerless. The media has a role. Social media providers play a role. And most of all leaders in this country from every sector must condemn these dangerous lies. It’s time to end this preposterous and abhorrent behavior and reject this brand of vile hate designed only