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 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, …
Cartagena Who wants to talk about politics and the trials and tribulations all around us on Christmas day? I’ll read the news, but try not to drown in it. The traffic seems slim. Pelicans are flying low over the waves, hunting as usual. We’re going to celebrate by journeying to an avian sanctuary, oh …