It’s no secret that the modern economy is changing. And between rampant wealth inequality and the skyrocketing cost of higher education, working and middle-class folks are getting the short end of the stick.

But all too often, even Democrats lose focus on one group — rural Americans.

Rural America has seen jobs offshored, plants shutdown, and downtowns hollowed out. We need to bring new jobs, manufacturing, and industry to help rebuild these communities.

As progressives, we need to make sure no young person is forced to leave their hometown to get a good job. That’s why I’m fighting alongside leaders like J.D. Scholten, running for Iowa’s 4th, to embolden rural job creation initiatives. Sign your name to support initiatives to bring the digital revolution to rural America:

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We already know what works. Just this year, I spent time in Jefferson, Iowa, working with the Jefferson Initiative — a plan to make sure workers in Iowa have a place in the digital economy.

There’s incredible talent across rural America, but not enough investment in the infrastructure. People shouldn’t have to move and leave the communities they grew up in to pursue the American Dream. And if we work together, they won’t have to.

I’m so proud to work alongside rural champions like J.D. Scholten to scale initiatives like these, train young workers, and lift everyone up. But we can’t do it alone.

We need an outpouring of public support for initiatives to bring economic opportunity and digital prosperity to rural America. Will you sign your name if you agree?

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Silicon Valley, and other centers of technology, must answer the nation’s call to provide economic opportunity and development to places that have been left out.

Progressives are ready to act. Are you with us?

In solidarity,

Ro Khanna