USDA Announces Plan to Sell the USDA South Building
While the fiscal argument for selling an aging, empty building appears rational on the surface, some say it is a symptom of a deeper crisis in staffing rather than a lack of need for the space.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/usda-annou...
A Breakthrough on Housing Affordability?
Today the Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill by an overwhelming 89-10 vote, the largest piece of housing legislation in over 30 years.
Read more about the legislation here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
This week, @bethmacy.bsky.social joined the #HotDishPod to talk about her bid for Congress and her vision for how policies should help the working class.
Tune in here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/dopesick-a...
Measles was Eliminated, RFK Jr Brought it Back
25 years ago measles was declared eliminated from the US. Now, states like South Carolina are experiencing outbreaks with thousands of cases.
Read more about how vaccine policies led to this:
onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
MAHA Gets Its Leg Day
RFK Jr has doubled down on his claims about how to “Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)," but most of these suggestions do not reflect the experience of rural communities.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/maha-gets-...
Trump’s Trade Policy Hit U.S. Consumers and Producers Hard.
90% of President Trump’s tariffs have been charged to U.S.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/trumps-tra...
American Ag Policy has Been Upended by Confused Priorities and Mismanagement.
Tariffs, ICE raids, and a lack of leadership crippled resources and support for agriculture.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/american-a...
The One Big Beautiful Bill destroyed the architecture for future farm bills and stripped nearly $200 billion from the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
Read more about the economic fallout of decoupling nutrition from farming: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/a-bill-div...
President of the ND Farmers Union Matt Perdue joined us on the #HotDishPod to discuss what is impacting America’s farmers and the importance of reforms in the farm bill to support family farms and local food systems.
Listen here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/what-the-t...
Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address last night set a record for the amount of time it took to deliver. Rarely has a President ever spoken for so long to say so little.
We fact checked his statements, read more here:https://onecountryproject.substack.com/p/fact-checking-the-state-of-the-union
This week on the #HotDishPod, Matt Perdue, president of the ND Farmers Union, joins us to explore challenges that young farmers face, and the potential of a support ceiling for large landowners.
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State of The Union: What do we want? Brevity and accountability. Are we asking too much?
Read the One Country Project's thoughts on tonight's speech: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/sotu-what-...
Paid Family Leave and the Vaccine Schedule Change.
By ignoring the broader social and structural supports that protect child health in other nations, the U.S. risks weakening its defenses against preventable disease.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/subject-tu...
Today's #RuralSpotlight recognizes the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for approving more than $700,000 for various projects focused on agricultural diversification and rural development.
Read more: www.morningagclips.com/kentucky-agr...
Maternity Care Deserts Spread Across the U.S.
Maternal mortality creeps higher and higher in the wealthiest country in the world.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/maternity-...
The Republican Healthcare Plan Celebrates it's Sweet 16.
In closed-door meetings, House Republicans have been hashing out their follow up to “The Great Healthcare Plan”
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-republ...
Last Friday, the House Committee on Agriculture Majority released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Collectively, the agriculture community has been holding its breath.
What do we want? A farm bill worth fighting for. Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
This week on the #HotDishPod, VT Senator Peter Welch talks about massive increases in health care premiums and the outrage he has heard from his constituents.
Tune in for more of @welch.senate.gov's insights: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-resi...
Rural America is facing a gun violence crisis that most of the nation still associates with urban areas. When leaders insist that gun violence is an urban issue, they ignore the experiences of rural families.
Read about the rural gun violence epidemic: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Why Farmers Are Running Out of Room
Last week, the FSA pulled the curtain back on the signup periods for the General and Continuous CRP. For many farmers, it’s a high-stakes moment of math and survival.
Read more about the 27-Million-Acre Ceiling: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-27-mil...
Today, @welch.senate.gov joined the #HotDishPod to discuss how the impacts of Trump's policies are devastating rural communities.
Tune in to learn more about the threats facing rural America: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-resi...
February is Black History Month and this year, the focus of the month is focused on “Black Health and Wellness,” to highlight the accomplishments of as well as challenges facing these communities.
Read more about health disparities: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/observing-...
Populism is winning, and the era of bilateral and certainly multilateral trade agreements that include the US is gone.
OCP co-founder Sen. Heidi Heitkamp shares her perspective on the recently concluded Munich Security Conference.
Read more: senheidiheitkamp.substack.com/cp/188299399
Last week, MN State Senator Grant Hauschild joined the #HotDishPod to give an update on the political tensions in the state. Minnesotans are standing up for their neighbors and for the constitution and they are being heard around the country.
Tune in: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/run-for-so...
Pro-family? Make Paid Family and Medical Leave a Priority. Millions of workers struggle to care for their sick children, aging parents, or medical emergencies
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/pro-family...
Reproductive Rights Must be Codified by the Next Congress
It is Time to Build the Electoral Coalition that Will Codify the Right to an Abortion in Law.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/reproducti...
Today, farm country is buzzing with anticipation for the farm bill text promised by the House Agriculture Committee Majority. At last, a farm bill.
Read more about what to expect: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/at-last-a-...
@amandalitman.bsky.social joins us on the #HotDishPod to share how @runforsomething.net encourages people to change their lives and their communities by running for office.
Tune in here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/run-for-so...
People living in rural America are facing the harsh realities of farm foreclosures, sales, and small businesses closing their doors.
Alarms are Blaring in Rural America. Is Anyone Listening? Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/alarms-are...
Under the second Trump administration the EPA has decreased its enforcement of environmental regulations.
As the nation faces intensifying climate and pollution crises, a weakened EPA leaves American communities more vulnerable than ever.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
