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 You gotta love it, the “Nanny” is now starring in “Fist.” What? You have trouble seeing Fran Drescher in the Jimmy Hoffa role? It’s easier to see than to remember that it was Ronald Reagan in that role the last time actors hit the bricks. AFTRA/SAG and its 140,000 members are now on …
New Orleans As a politician, Hubert Humphrey in the minds of most people outside of Minnesota either doesn’t exist or is what many would call a damaged brand. He was something in his day and could brag about a stellar resume as a young mayor of Minneapolis, a US Senator from Minnesota, then …
New Orleans In principle, it’s hard to be a fan of foundations. Too many of the rich and super rich use them as little more than tax dodges, choosing their own personal aggrandizement over paying for public services and needs to be approved by the people. The devil needs to be given his …