A personal reflection on Pride, belonging, and representation, plus updates on Make Rural Voices Count, civic engagement, polling, candidate forums, and community building across rural Washington.

Fifteen billboards launch across Central Washington, new data reveals Washington's future electorate, and Project 2028 turns to national security.

**Excerpt:** Rural Americans United launches the first phase of the Make Rural Voices Count billboard campaign, explores a long term strategy for strengthening democracy in rural America, and shares opportunities to get involved in communities across Washington State. Learn how visibility, representation, and civic participation can help shape the future of rural communities.