Dauphine Island The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) passed in 1977 occupies a lot of space in my book, Citizen Wealth, because it is both arguably the single largest legislative victory achieved by community organizations over the last generation and because it has helped millions purchase homes, one of the most dramatic creators of citizen wealth …
Category: Organizing
Healthcare Reform by Email
Baltimore An email comes from the POTUS or President Obama as he’s more widely known, and you think, gee, something’s up. Maybe they are taking this fight seriously for a change? But, then you remember this is just an email, which is different from a real fight. Nonetheless those who are intent of fear mongering …
Infiltrators
New Orleans While I was being interviewed by Peter Collins, the former Air America host (www.peterbcollins.com ) for a radio podcast a little after 6 PM, I began getting instant messages that somehow Glenn Beck was airing an “exclusive interview” with me. No way! I had to focus so wasn’t able to click on the …