Tegucigalpa Within minutes of hitting central Tegucigalpa we were on our way to a series of markets directly across the picturesque but fetid river running alongside the capitol not far from the original palace. ACORN Honduras in Tegucigalpa had been working with stall vendors over the last month who had asked for help after a sudden …
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Sick Days, Taxes, and Street Theater at Moonstone
Philadelphia What used to be a dead zone not far from Center City in Philadelphia was hopping on a Friday night with people all over the streets as I was dropped off in a mad rush from the airport as Jasmine Rivera, the regional organizer for ACTION United, drove off to find a place for …
Blaming the Victims: Catholic Church Attack on SNAP & Dave Clohessy
New Orleans Blaming the victim may be more American than apple pie at this point. Apple pie is less and less a staple of the American diet, but blaming the victims seems to be the default mode for institutions large and small that are unable to correct their cultures. It is inarguable that the Catholic …