[1][4] In 2018, Rush spoke to Southerly Magazine, discussing the flooding, lack of proper sewage, and how her children were unable to play outside due to health concerns.

[1][2][5] In 2019, Senator Bernie Sanders, who had been part of the Washington forum on poverty at which Rush had testified, visited her home.

[1][2][6] She became an activist for poor people in rural areas and was featured in several publications including NPR, The Economist and Time magazine.

[2] Both Jane Fonda and Kat Taylor, wife of former presidential candidate Tom Steyer, traveled to Tyler to meet with her and discuss the problems faced by those living in poverty.

[2] She was the victim of predatory lending and paid more than four times the value of her mobile home in high interest fees.