New Orleans: I was reminded in Chicago this week that May Day is not only the great international day of solidarity, but also “decision” day for tens of thousands of high school seniors, marking one of the more important milestones in their young futures as they select a college. The lovely young daughter of dear friends …
Author: wade
Getting Out the Vote Door-to-Door
Chicago The Organizers’ Forum has been hosting a 2-day meeting of over forty community, labor and other organizers in a quick immersion discussion of new developments in political methodology here at Cenacle Retreat Center a few blocks from beautiful Lincoln Park along the Lakeshore. The sessions have gone remarkably well due in large part to well …
The Pendergast Machine and Battleground States
Kansas City As I ran up Quality Hill in downtown Kansas City past the Cathedral, I was almost surprised at the top of the ridge to see the sweep of the Missouri River ahead. I was not surprised to see the development everywhere so typical of the remaking of older neighborhoods into gated communities …