John Atlas

John Atlas, president of the National Housing Institute and author of Seeds of Change: The Story of ACORN (Vanderbilt University Press, 2010) is working on an ACORN documentary.

The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy

The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy

The late organizer helped pave a progressive path forward for New York and elsewhere.

Dec 2, 2013 / Lived History / John Atlas and Peter Dreier

How ACORN Helped Save NOLA

How ACORN Helped Save NOLA How ACORN Helped Save NOLA

The anti-poverty group ACORN was crucial to recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina hit.

Aug 26, 2010 / Feature / John Atlas

The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game

Republicans are scapegoating the respected community advocacy group for Wall Street's disastrous lending spree.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and John Atlas

GOP Mocks Public Service GOP Mocks Public Service

Mocking community organizers, the GOP attacks a tradition of collective self-help that's made America a more humane country.

Sep 5, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and John Atlas

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