Fighting for Air By Olga Pomar
South Camden, NJ, residents are taking on the industrial polluters that are poisoning their community. A review of what they’ve gained so far by organizing, and the legal setbacks they must overcome.
When Your Bank Leaves Town By Peter Skillern
How to hold a bank accountable – and pressure it to take responsible corporate action – when it decides to close a branch in your community.
The Housing Policy We Need Interview by Aaron Gornstein
An interview with Thomas M. Menino, mayor of Boston and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, about what the Bush administration should be doing about the housing crisis and what state and local officials can do on their own to keep housing affordable.
Partners Power GIS By Loren Blackford and Lisa Mueller
Partners – in city government, academia and other institutions – provide community organizations with the data and expertise necessary for mapping community resources and needs.
