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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".

Grand Old Party (GOP) vs. Party of Trump (POT)

Ideas and Issues March 10, 2021 by Chief Organizer

March 10, 2021 New Orleans      No matter what, it seems that when we are talking about Trump, it’s all about the money. In the latest stop on his revenge tour, his lawyers have filed cease-and-desist orders against the Republican Party and their Senatorial and Congressional campaign funds demanding that they not use his …

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No Energy Regulation Equals Rip-offs

Ideas and Issues March 9, 2021 by Chief Organizer

March 9, 2021 New Orleans      Picture this, if you will. The crippled power grid in Texas triggered by the polar vortex bringing freezing temperatures and snow, left millions without power and others with exorbitant bills because of an ill-begotten anti-regulation scheme it turns out was just the beginning of the consumer rip-off. By allowing …

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Shifting Sands on Police Tactics

Ideas and Issues March 8, 2021 by Chief Organizer

March 8, 2021 New Orleans        In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, we heard from a former mayor and activist in the area. He wanted to do something, almost anything, as he watched television and witnessed the demonstrations. He was horrified by the police tactics. Groping to respond, he …

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Interviews with Wade Rathke

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

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Interview with NPR Gulf States Newsroom

Wade Interview in Czech Republic

Sherry Linkon's Interview with Wade Rathke on the show "Lincoln Avenue" on WYSU radio about "Organizing and Citizen Wealth"

Italian Interview with Wade

Halo Noviny: The occupation of the Wall Street fills us with hope (Czech-Language)

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