Grassroots News

Another DK diary by Democrats Ramshield - is an excellent read and well worth your time - brings our attention to a French article.

I'm not sure I need to explain why I'm hoping my comedy about grassroots politics might have an interesting life during this 2012 election cycle of super PACs, super media and super political spin sucking the hope and energy out of what we've been calling democracy for a long time.

The reigning narrative is of Super PACs dominating the 2012 elections. But elections are finite moments in time, before and after which the ongoing battle to shape policy continues.

Caring Across Generations Town Hall brings together care workers, care clients, and advocates from across the country to discuss solutions to the looming care crisis Caring Across Generations hosted a national legislative town hall meeting yesterday in Washington D.C., featuring personal testimony from seniors, people with disabilities, direct care ... (more)

Jerry Jurena President, North Dakota Hospital Association, Keith Heuser Administrator Mercy Hospital of Valley City, Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association.

State Voices , a national network of Progressive 501 3's, has targeted Colorado for years.

President Obama's visit to Iowa this week will include a grassroots event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Have you been asked to pay or apply for a visa, work permit or other service by someone claiming to represent Grassroots International? If so, please read this important information .

Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies, a conservative advocacy group has launched a $25 million advertising campaign against President Barack Obama in Ohio and other battleground states.

Manza Village near Inga Dam on Congo River. Grassroots activists say such mega projects overlook the social, economic and environmental costs.

Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies, the super PAC affiliated with former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove, is launching an ad attacking President Obama.

Kevin Goheen reports: Mason scored in each of the first three innings, including crossing the plate six times in the third inning, to advance to its ninth... Beginning this weekend, Newport's most visible historic mansion will once again play host to local, regional and national music arts and their fans.

Kevin Goheen reports: Mason scored in each of the first three innings, including crossing the plate six times in the third inning, to advance to its ninth... Beginning this weekend, Newport's most visible historic mansion will once again play host to local, regional and national music arts and their fans.

The following is an edited version of Malcolm X's speech delivered Feb. 14, 1965, the day after his home was bombed in New York City.

A Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO of Holy Cross Hospital , was named the State of Maryland's 2012 Grassroots Champion by The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Maryland Hospital Association.

Students First , a national front group founded by former Washington DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee , recently landed in Jefferson City to push union busting, anti-education legislation in the Missouri General Assembly.

Have you been asked to pay or apply for a visa, work permit or other service by someone claiming to represent Grassroots International? If so, please read this important information .

Piedmont Health Services was honored on March 22 at the annual Policy and Issues forum of the National Association of Community Health Centers in Washington, D.C. The association named Piedmont Health Services the recipient of the Elizabeth K. Cooke Grassroots MVP Award.

Last February, a group of anti-wind activists gathered in Washington, DC. Their goal: establish a coordinated, nation-wide program of "wind warriors" who could be dispatched to fight the industry anywhere, anytime.

Grassroots America's Executive Director JoAnn Fleming announced Tuesday, the organization's endorsement of Matt Schaefer in the District 6 State Representative race.