Not One of the Boys? New Orleans There are some things I understand, and some that just elude me. Maybe you get it and can help. Ok, I get it. Times are tough. We’re almost in a full-tilt depression. The real estate market is deader than a doornail, so of course Mrs. …
Category: Community Organizing
Chicago Plant Occupation
Chicago Plant Occupation December 8, 2008 New Orleans We are now living in Argentina, it seems, so it is hard to understand why it so cold. But, a number of workers bounced out of their jobs at Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago with hardly any notice, occupied the plant in recent days. They have …
Understanding Thai Protests
Understanding Thai Protests New Orleans I have been fascinated in following the dramatic, tactical effectiveness of the Thai anti-governmental protest which was directed at the huge, new international airport and effectively took over the airport for days in the recent week. Planes were rerouted. More than 100,000 passengers were stranded. There was a stalemate …