Go Tap Water!

Ideas and Issues

Go Tap Water! November 8, 2008             New Orleans               Every once in a while there is good news from unexpected quarters and a sign that even in the numbing consumer culture there might be a rising tide of character and good judgment taking over.  Call me a dreamer, huh?  Well, I made a note …

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Universal Registration

Community Organizing Ideas and Issues

Universal Registration November 7, 2008             New Orleans               With the election almost over (races in Minnesota and some other places still linger and runoffs await), it is safe to say the people are clear about some things and one of them is that they would prefer more democracy thank you, rather than less.  States that …

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The Election Case for Immigration Reform

Community Organizing Ideas and Issues

The Election Case for Immigration Reform November 6, 2008             New Orleans               Jumping to conclusions is still risky business as the numbers continues to emerge in bits and pieces as votes are still being counted in this historic election.  Yesterday even as I cautioned myself about jumping to conclusions, I overstated the turnout dramatically.  …

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