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Where is the love?
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Where is the love?

Newsweek released a poll on Monday showing Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama in a dead heat.  But not among my generation.

Posted on September 17, 2008 - 12:13pm by Mattie Weiss
Mapping: Wellstone Action Alums Running for Office in 2008
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Mapping: Wellstone Action Alums Running for Office in 2008

Check out our interactive map of alumni candidates running for office this election year!
Posted on September 16, 2008 - 2:15pm by Elana Wolowitz
From the New York Times: The Words They Used
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From the New York Times: The Words They Used

Do words matter?  Take a look at the words used by speakers at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. 
Posted on September 12, 2008 - 3:42pm by Elana Wolowitz
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Camp Wellstone Alums Working to End Homeless in NC

In March of 2008, I met Liz, Jerry, Rollon, Stacey, and Humphrey, five individuals from the organization Homeless Helping Homeless at Camp Wellstone in Raleigh, NC.  I was immediately inspired by their stories and their mission:  ending homelessness.  No small feat!
Posted on September 12, 2008 - 3:19pm by Jen Haut
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Responsibilities of a Community Organizer

Comparing her experience to that of Obama's, Sarah Palin said "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer - except that you have actual responsibilities".  So let me outline, for anyone who may be curious, the responsibilities of a community organizer.

Posted on September 4, 2008 - 9:14am by Elana Wolowitz
Strategy Memo: Organizing for Green Jobs
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Strategy Memo: Organizing for Green Jobs

We'll train thousands of people to organize for an economy that invests in renewable energy and creates millions of green-collar jobs.

 

Posted on September 3, 2008 - 11:17am by Elana Wolowitz