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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".

The Numbers Suck, and We Need True Data

Politics Technology December 29, 2023 by Chief Organizer

            Mexico City       These days almost all of us depend on data in one way or another to figure out the wild world around us from politics, to economics, to health, and on to the smallest things about how our neighbors, countrymen, and brothers and sisters around the world are thinking about everything under …

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The Political Consequences of Dogmatism and Inflexibility

Politics December 28, 2023 by Chief Organizer

            Mexico City     When a columnist for any of the big papers like the Times, the Journal, or the Post writes something about what they got wrong, in my book, it’s worth a read, especially since their whole job is supposedly getting it right.  I don’t keep up with Megan McArdle and her work at …

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Botanical Gardens Are Hidden Jewels

Climate Change Environment December 27, 2023 by Chief Organizer

            Mexico City       With great luck our time in Mexico City has coincided with the visits to the city at the same time by the chair of our radio organization, to allow us to discuss all of AM/FM’s work with 47 communities in filing for low power FM licenses, and the esteemed attorney for …

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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