WADE RATHKE is the founder of ACORN, Chief Organizer at ACORN International, and Author of "Nuts & Bolts", "Citizen Wealth", "Global Grassroots", and "The Battle for the 9th Ward".
New Orleans Sometimes you just have to scratch your head and wonder what’s happening when it doesn’t add up to expectations and usual information. I had that feeling as I read several things about the economy recently. On one hand, contrary to a lot of talk from the White House, the US has …
New Orleans The hypocrisy of college sports is on widescreen display as the pro football draft tees up. We’ve talked before about the wildness of the transfer portal and the new monied NIL world of name, image and likeness for athletes. Of course, it’s not just football that’s impacted, basketball is also in …
Houston I’ve joked for years with comrades and friends about how much of our lives and careers, we’ve practiced law without a license. In organizing unions and community groups, we’re always looking for handles in rules and regulations, little opportunities that might be bent with pressure to favor our constituency, even if unintended. Many …