“There’s so much anger at this condescension — so the first guy to come along and say, I’m going to blow up the system, gets a lot of traction. Because people haven’t found any other way to be seen and heard.”

That frustration runs deep but, RUBI is working to create another way forward.

We’re thrilled to have Barbara Kingsolver joining us for our monthly briefing on Nov. 5th! 🌾📚

Anthony Flaccavento shares why her voice — rooted in Appalachian life and committed to bridging divides — is exactly what this moment needs.

#BarbaraKingsolver #BridgeTheDivide #Appalachia #RuralVoices

Beyond Resistance is just getting started. Check out RUBI’s events page for upcoming partner events and ways to get involved→ ruralurbanbridge.org/events

@rokhanna.bsky.social reminds us: we must stand for—and with—working-class and rural communities.

That’s the vision powering the Beyond Resistance Campaign.

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