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".
Pearl River In the United States where some are still arguing about the last election, others are trying to fix the next election, and many believe their election is the only thing that matters, it’s worth remembering that lots of elections matter and determine the direction of the world we live in, not just the one …
Little Rock Gerrymandering here, gerrymandering there, North Carolina, Oregon, New York, Ohio, Texas, one state after another where there is a supermajority is getting into mystery mapping to try to hold on or extend the power of the prevailing party. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report, says Republican state legislatures have already gerrymandered their maps so …
New Orleans Five weeks after Hurricane Ida hit the city on the anniversary of Katrina’s arrival, August 29th, we are still in recovery, though we have made progress. Elections were postponed, but they are coming in another month or so. Garbage is starting to be picked up. Branches and other trash may …