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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: Politicians

The Lessons and Scars of Vietnam

Politicians War March 26, 2023 by Chief Organizer

Marble Falls       At this point, many can’t remember there was ever a Vietnam War.  Vietnam is a place maybe that manufactured their t-shirts.  It’s a country competing to take away manufacturing plants from China, their historic frenemy, along with others feeding off of the new Cold War and supply chain issues.  It’s even a …

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New Orleans Recall Weirdness

Legislation Politicians Politics March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 by Chief Organizer

Marble Falls      The old saying about not slapping the bear unless you can bring the bear down is worth remembering before you get a head of steam and think trying to recall your local mayor would be a good idea.  We’re seeing that in spades in New Orleans, as recallers took a big, hearty …

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South Dakota Senator Jim Abourezk was Special

ACORN Politicians February 27, 2023 by Chief Organizer

Little Rock       Former US Senator James Abourezk from South Dakota was a different kind of politician on a score of counts.  Being the first Arab-American to be elected to that body certainly would be on the list. Being the first person elected who was raised on an Indian reservation, the Rosebud, should be noted. Deciding …

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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