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".
https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CN05212020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsPearl River The sports pages are full of discussion about whether or not baseball players will be putting the wood on the ball soon in huge, empty parks, or whether basketball players will be bouncing the rubber on the hardwood courts to resume their season. For organizers, …
https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CN05202020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsNew Orleans In the United States all states are now opened with different levels of restrictions and rules. While businesses try to lead people back into malls and restaurants, many of us, listening to our members and their concerns, know that it is also time for …
https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CN05172020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsNew Orleans I witnessed something of a miracle yesterday as thirty leaders and staff from more than fifteen ACORN affiliates were successfully able to hold a board meeting for two hours on Zoom. ACORN’s historic first might seem passé since Zoom calls have become one of …