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".
Bradford Visiting with one of ACORN’s newest emerging branches in Bradford, a unique, mid-sized, growing former mill town in England’s north, not far from Leeds, was fascinating. Leaving the train with Kat Wright, ACORN UK’s field director, we walked through the center of town and then up the hill past colleges and universities until …
Marble Falls An article in US papers the other day must have struck at the heart of true feminists everywhere. The subject purported to be the annual lament for women, as we move into the heart of summer, over how to pick out a swimsuit for this season. They showed a picture of …
Washington – Dulles Pandemic “over.” Back in the air, we go! You’d think airlines and airports would be happy to have us back. In some ways, maybe they are, but be careful about jumping to quick conclusions. Airports are definitely busier. The line at security in New Orleans at 6AM was epic, snaking …