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Rural Rising Teach-In series · Mohave County Democratic Central Committee
Welcome to Rural Rising, an interactive learning series that explores a different topic each session with an expert in that area, followed by an opportunity to practice engaging in meaningful conversations around that topic, through guided sessions. This series is offered in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. (Location and zoom link provided upon confirmation of attendance) Rural Rising Teach-in Series runs August 2025 - November 2026 🌵 This Rural Rising Teach-in Series was co-created by Mohave and La Paz County Democratic Central Committee County Chairs, Diane and Monica. They are joined by other County Chairs across Arizona. Come participate as we are joined by experts across Arizona between now and November 2026: 🌵 Monthly issues-based deep dives with experts & thought leaders on subjects impacting our people & communities 🌵 Equipping Precinct Committee Persons, volunteers, party leaders, candidates & community members with the knowledge they need to have informed conversations that matter. 🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵 Other topics in this Rural Rising Teach-in series (Tentative Schedule). How do we protect our communities from attacks/cuts in these vital areas? 🌵 April 11: Election Integrity, Voter Protection, DemsAbroad/UOCAVA, the SAVE Act, Know Your Rights at the Polls, and Local Elections. Hybrid from LHC. 🌵 May 16: 🌵 June 20: 🌵 July 18: 🌵 August 15: 🌵 September 19: 🌵 October 17: 🌵 November 21: Additional Requested Topics (will cover as many as we are able): 🌵 Protest and Free Speech -- Know Your Rights and Rapid Response Teams 🌵 Local Services impacted by Federal cuts (includes discussion on Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid) and where to find help 🌵 Veteran and Military services 🌵 Immigration, Border Health and Rural Healthcare 🌵Constitutional Rights (Anthony Contente-Cuomo) 🌵 Affordable Housing 🌵 SNAP, Headstart, Women's healthcare and other vital services for families 🌵 Public Lands & Wildfire Mitigation as it ties into water environmental concerns. 🌵 Rural and Native Power, Tribal Relationships 🌵 Supports for working class: Jobs, wages, benefits, local safety nets, and benefits of unions 🌵 Voter Registration and GOTV training (pre-August) Past classes in this series: 🌵 August & September 2025 - Conversational Engagement and Organizing - Reimagining Conversations in Rural Arizona 🌵 October 18, 2025: Insight on the Impact of Water Issues, with Craig McGinnis, Water Rights & Contract Analyst for Salt River Project 🌵November 8, 2025: Corporations Commission and how it impacts our lives 🌵December 13, 2025: AZ Political Structure, Elections and Voting Process, Civics 101 🌵 January 17, 2026: Education, P25 & Privatization of Education, Vouchers 🌵 February 21, 2026: Rally in BHC 10-12:00 followed by Poll Observer Training at the BHC office from 1:00-3:00 (and Rapid Response Team kits will be distributed to those in person). 🌵 March: Cancelled (Please join us at our Bridging Our Differences Fundraiser on March 15) Join us and share with your friends and neighbors. Attendance is free. Donations do help defray cost of offering this Teach-in series and are appreciated. We look forward to learning with you.
