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".
New Orleans Dr. Alister Martin is New York City’s health commissioner, and he’s a hero of the people in my book. Even better, he’s singing our song and doing so loudly and clearly, when it comes to keeping people on Medicaid against the Trump and Republican assault of the big bad budget bill …
Baltimore There’s no question New York City’s Mayor Mamdani is a bright comet streaking through the political sky, inspiring passion and hope unlike any politician in decades. Far away from the big city, we root for his success, read about his daily progress, and wince at every sign of opposition and turmoil. As easy …
New Orleans A five-week nurses’ strike recently ended with hospitals in New York City. There have been other strikes around the country led by the National Nurses Union, SEIU, and other unions. Casual observers may read the headlines about wages and patient care, nod, and keep going, believing it’s same ‘ol, same ‘ol. …