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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".

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Palo Alto Standoff: Neighbors vs. Facebook

ACORN California August 15, 2025 by Chief Organizer

            New Orleans        Michael Kieschnick is a dear friend and colleague of mine over what may now be close to forty years.  I first met him when we both served on the board of the San Francisco-based Tides Foundation under Drummond Pike.  Our friendship was forged forever during a board retreat.  I was skeptical …

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They Hack, You Starve in Arkansas and Elsewhere

ACORN Arkansas Local 100 Workers August 12, 2025 by Chief Organizer

            New Orleans        ACORN has been going through a crash course of sorts to get up to speed on the current procedures around welfare, food stamps, and Medicaid, so that we can understand the real life, on-the-ground impact that the new Trump budget bill will have on restricting access and benefits for lower income …

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Another Day Older, and…

ACORN Personal Writings August 5, 2025 by Chief Organizer

            Marble Falls       The ACORN staff policies manual, which, believe me, no one pays much attention to, says that if you worked during any of the holidays, you can take off either June 18th, ACORN’s Anniversary, or your birthday.  With one thing and another, work, travel, and daily tasks, I do between some and …

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Interviews with Wade Rathke

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

Wade Interview in Czech Republic

Sherry Linkon's Interview with Wade Rathke on the show "Lincoln Avenue" on WYSU radio about "Organizing and Citizen Wealth"

Italian Interview with Wade

Halo Noviny: The occupation of the Wall Street fills us with hope (Czech-Language)

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