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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".

Category: Personal Writings

Money for Change

Community Organizing Ideas and Issues Personal Writings April 11, 2008 by wade

Washington I had heard about Galludet, the nationally known college for the deaf forever, but this was my first opportunity to be here on this small, beautifully appointed campus in the northeastern section of the District. It turned out to be an ideal place for almost 40 organizers to convene for the Organizers’ Forum spring …

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Defensive Architecture

Ideas and Issues Personal Writings April 10, 2008 by wade

Washington     Any fan of the apocalyptic historian and author, Mike Davis, as I have been, would have noticed the piece. The article from the Ari Bloomekatz at the Los Angeles Times looked at “defensive architecture” being built in Los Angeles, largely to offset the fear of drive-by shootings. I immediately thought of Davis. This …

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American Idolatry

Financial Justice Ideas and Issues Personal Writings April 9, 2008 by wade

New Orleans     Our friend and partner, Drummond Pike, founder and CEO of Tides, jumps into the blogosphere with both feet on a subject near and dear to many of our hearts — the rip and ruin of New Orleans. We were able to be a source here and a footnote to the tale, because …

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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