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".
Syracuse The US is not the only country that believes demonizing their opposition, along with blocking speech and assembly, by labeling them as terrorists in order to get away with almost anything. In the divisiveness worldwide over the conduct of Israel’s devastation of Gaza and killing of over 60,000, the United Kingdom labeled a …
Saranac Lake, NY In the Adirondacks, leaves are already starting to change, while falling on roads and sidewalks. Labor Day is behind us, schools are in session, and summer is slipping away. Having been almost constantly on the road over the last weeks with more to come, I have often felt I was swimming …
Blue Mountain, New York There’s something captivating about canoeing. Trust me on this. Paddling on calm water, river or lake, you are inches from the water in the same way that when you drive a motorcycle, you feel as one with the road. Done well, you glide on the water, magically. Admittedly, it’s not …