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".
https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CN08092020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts Pearl River There was a day, long ago, when Betsey Ross sewing the flag was a symbol of America. Now, if we just knew what Debbie Downer really looked like, she might be the new picture of America. If you think I’m just talking about the …
https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CN12082019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsNew York City Once the breeze picks up between the canyons formed by New York City skyscrapers, the most common local bird that seems to be floating in the sky when you see something flutter by is most often a plastic bag. Every delicatessen seems to …
Gulf Shores, Alabama It’s rained part of every day for two weeks. There is supposed to be a one-day break in New Orleans without any rain. Living in the semi-tropics that passes for normal. I used to say summer in the city was 85 percent humidity and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, looking at the …