Community Radio on the Frontlines

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https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CN10112019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsPearl River      The Grassroots Radio Coalition is a loose confederation of various progressive community radio stations around the country.  We got involved with them when, to our surprise, they had an annual gathering in Hot Springs, Arkansas, of all places a couple of years ago.  Then, …

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The Indian Government’s Attack on Nonprofits

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New Orleans     In recent weeks the conservative, communalist Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken steps yet again to attack nonprofits, especially those with any extensive ties to foreign donors.  Technically, these were changes in the law for those organizations registered under the FCRA, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, but they …

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What the New York Times Gets Right and Wrong About ACORN

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https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CN10072020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts New Orleans       P.T. Barnum, the famous 19th century impresario and huckster from Bridgeport, Connecticut is often quoted as saying, “Any kind of publicity is good publicity as long as they spell your name right.”  In that sense, I have read with interest Jim Rutenberg’s piece …

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