September/October 1998

      Ten Reasons to Cheer By Dave Beckwith
      Organizing today is diverse, robust, innovative – and more!

      Building a FORCE for the Common Good By Thomas J. Lenz
      United Power for Action and Justice brings together faith-based, community, and labor groups in the Chicago region.

      Organizing Renaissance By Lee Winkelman
      Massachusetts CDCs explore organizing.

      Community-Labor Coalitions By Louise Simmons
      The Colt Firearms strike in Connecticut shows that when labor and community unite, the community gains more than jobs.

      Fair Housing Drives New Party Growth By Zach Polett
      A fledgling political party in Little Rock builds support around housing and jobs.

      Organizing's Past, Present, and Future
      Essays by Kim Fellner, Ernesto Cortés, Jr., and Michael Eichler.

      Pablo Eisenberg Interview by Harold Simon
      A candid interview with the recently retired director of the Center for Community Change.

      Organizing, Power, & Public Policy By Henry Allen
      How one foundation learned to support community organizing.

      Training Directory
      National and local community organizing and community development training groups.

      Activists In Action
      Eight profiles of organizing groups and initiatives.

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