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 Some people might not call this a plus, but one benefit of foreign travel where you’re strapped into a plane seat for 8 or 10 hours or more, as well as not having a TV to watch. or even if one is available, not comprehending the language, is that you can …
New Orleans I don’t have the bandwidth to keep up with Instagram, despite its popularity. I’ve had my chances. I will never forget standing in a small pocket park across from the campaign offices of the now defunct Ecuadorian party, Ruptura 25, as the main Quito candidate tried to share with me her …
New Orleans Facebook was a great idea. An application that would allow people to connect, families to keep up with each other and share experiences, and all without any direct out-of-pocket costs. The young ones love Instagram, and the seniors continue to sign on to Facebook, tilting the demographic their own way. WhatsApp, …