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A Second City Warning to Obama

Michael L. Millenson | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago

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Michael L. Millenson

The fact that Second City comics in the heart of Chicago are successfully playing to GOP-fueled fears of rationing should raise a bright red warning flag at the White House.

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Roseland Residents Criticize Obama On Urban Issues In Meeting With Burris

Chicago Sun-Times | Abdon M. Pallasch | Posted 05.27.2009 | Chicago

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President Obama got his start as a community organizer in Roseland, but a few dozen residents gathered there Saturday gave the new commander-in-chief ...

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The Obama Revolution

Alan Kennedy-Shaffer | Posted 04.25.2009 | Politics

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Alan Kennedy-Shaffer

The Obama Revolution is more than a revolution of policy proposals, campaign decisions, and lofty rhetoric. It is a revolution in the way we think about ourselves and act on our convictions.

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At-Home Mothers & the National Service Track

Barri Gordon Waltcher | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living

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Barri Gordon Waltcher

The type of volunteering that SAHM's tend to do -- tasks associated with PTAs, sports teams, etc -- is largely viewed as unskilled, with questionable economic value.

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I Do Solemnly Swear...

Michael DeJong | Posted 02.28.2009 | Politics

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Michael DeJong

We finally have a President who is willing to use his words -- momentarily botched or not -- and his immeasurable oratory gifts to reassure the Doubting Thomas (or Roberts) in us all.

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Betting His Legacy on Public Participation

Shunit Harpaz | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

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Shunit Harpaz

There is a great potential for a positive change in our society, a change where people take charge of serving the public, living a life that is meaningful and satisfying.

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Leadership, Strategy, and Experts. More lessons for Obama.

John O'Neil | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics

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John O'Neil

The nation must boldly rebuild to avoid the perils of a dangerously gyrating world where yesterday's swaggering certainty is tomorrow's worn out wisdom.

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President-Elect Obama: Thinking About Your Presidential Library? Have I Got a Site for You

Lee Bey | Posted 12.26.2008 | Chicago

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Lee Bey

What will breathe new life into Pullman and create a draw to this unique piece of Americana? Turn the factory into the most visible adaptive-reuse project in the world: The Barack Obama Presidential Library.

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Community Organizers, What Do They Do?

David Latt | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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David Latt

In fundraising, voter registration, and getting out the vote, Obama's experience in grass roots organizing gave him the populist strength that allowed him to win the presidency.

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Studs for Obama

Edward Lifson | Posted 11.23.2008 | Chicago

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Edward Lifson

I asked Studs Terkel, if he were to interview Obama, what would he ask him? That got him going.

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Union President: Jesus Was A Community Organizer

ABC News | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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In Lebanon, Virginia, right now United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts is giving a characteristically enthusiastic introduction for Se...

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ObamaTravel.org: The Candidate's Latest Grassroots Strategy

Craig Newmark | Posted 10.09.2008 | Home

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Craig Newmark

Here we have what looks like real "community organizing" -- online and offline-- and, however much it may have been maligned last week in St Paul, "community organizing" is grassroots democracy.

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Truly a Bridge to Nowhere

Rob McKay | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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Rob McKay

How dare the Republicans look down their noses at Obama and thousands of other organizers who put community, and yes, country first by trying to make life a little bit better for other people.

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Chi-Town Activists? Joke Is On GOP

Robert Reed | Posted 10.05.2008 | Chicago

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Robert Reed

Only someone with a sick sense of humor would deride activists who toil in Chicago's worst neighborhoods, dedicating time and effort to providing poor and disenfranchised citizens with a voice in the political and social process.

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Don't Dis Community Organizers

Scott Kurashige | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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Scott Kurashige

I hope Sarah Palin understands that most Americans are not on a first-name basis with their mayor. In places like Chicago, community organizers engage citizens in the practice of democratic action.

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Jason Linkins

John McCain Cancels Habitat For Humanity Event

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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The McCain campaign sent out a press release this morning, announcing a schedule change: ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential cam...

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Obama Rejected Illinois Rent Control Ban

Paul Hogarth | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics

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Paul Hogarth

Anyone who follows Obama's record in the State Senate understands his background -- where his vote against a rent control ban in Illinois was just one example.

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Barack Obama: Forensics on the Southside

Markus Ziener | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics

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Markus Ziener

For the first time in a long time, we have a presidential contender who knows the hardships of the simple life -- and the tricks to stay afloat in a city like Chicago.

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Will Obama Inspire a New Generation of Organizers?

Peter Dreier | Posted 07.09.2008 | Home

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Peter Dreier

Obama has already inspired young people to apply in increasing numbers to become community and workplace organizers. He may be counting on them to push him (and Congress) to live up to his progressive promise.

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