GOP resurrects long-dead community organizer to attack Obama

Nearly 40 years after the death of Saul Alinksy, the populist forebear of 1960s campus activism, Newt Gingrich has revived him as a reliable line on the GOP presidential campaign trail.

100 Black Men honor coaches, community organizer during gala

At the 100 Black Men of West Texas gala, honorees were recognized for their commitment to community and their success as role models to youths.

Saul Alinsky Rides Again as Gingrich Makes Him 2012 Bogeyman in Campaign

Saul Alinsky has been dead for almost 40 years, yet the community organizer is back for another presidential campaign. This time he’s been dragged from his grave by Republican candidate Newt Gingrich, who says the Chicago activist’s “radicalism is at the heart of Obama.”

Newt 1968: Gingrich led protests against nude censorship

(Reuters) - Republican candidate Newt Gingrich attacks President Barack Obama as a "radical" and "community organizer," but as a Tulane University graduate student in 1968, he helped lead an anti-censorship protest in defense of sexually explicit photographs. ...

Who is Saul Alinsky, and why is Newt Gingrich so obsessed with him?

Newt Gingrich keeps likening President Obama to radical community organizer Saul Alinsky. But Gingrich seems to have adopted Alinsky's tactics himself, as has the tea party. Mainstream Republicans aren't happy.

The Interview: Robin Budish of Baltimore Streetcar Campaign

Grass-roots group pushing for streetcar on Charles Street Robin Budish spends her days rallying support for an idea she says will make downtown Baltimore more livable — building a streetcar line along Charles Street.

Saul Alinsky Rides Again as Gingrich Makes Him 2012 Bogeyman

Saul Alinsky has been dead for almost 40 years, yet the community organizer is back for another presidential campaign. This time he’s been dragged from his grave by Republican candidate Newt Gingrich, who says the Chicago activist’s “radicalism is at the heart of Obama.”

Learn about clean energy at Weston Kiwanis Club meeting

Want to be part of a communitywide initiative to cut the town’s energy use by at least 20%? Erin O’Neill, a community organizer for the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge’s Clean Energy Corps, will explain how Westonites can make a difference at the Kiwanis Club meeting at Norfield Parish Hall this Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 a.m.

Allentown community activist Tatiana Tooley running for Pennsylvania House

Tooley, a community organizer with Allentown's Weed and Seed program, is running for the 132nd district seat being vacated by Jennifer Mann, who is not seeking re-election.

Who is Saul Alinsky?

Newt Gingrich, the Republican presidential candidate on a roll right now, has been invoking a little-known name in his criticism of President Obama: Saul Alinsky. As a result, the 20th-century community organizer has caused a surge of searches on the Web. After winning the South Carolina GOP primary, Gingrich said in his victory speech, "The [...]

Obama worked as a community organizer immediately after graduation. http://t.co/gzWiS3t1

Obama worked as a community organizer immediately after graduation. http://t.co/gzWiS3t1

@Happy_Arab Are you a community organizer? if yes, how do you get Syrians out to Marches/Demonstrations. Everyone's too afraid here :/

@Happy_Arab Are you a community organizer? if yes, how do you get Syrians out to Marches/Demonstrations. Everyone's too afraid here :/

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

RT @jjauthor: These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

These drastic Defense cuts seem all too consistent w the philosophy of a typical community organizer. Is O just raging against the machine?

EPISODE420 - The Uncooperative Radio Show!: special guest Miki Booth; author of Memoirs of a Community Organizer... http://t.co/w5Adr6G2

EPISODE420 - The Uncooperative Radio Show!: special guest Miki Booth; author of Memoirs of a Community Organizer... http://t.co/w5Adr6G2

Obama worked as a community organizer immediately after graduation. http://t.co/wRbajqsI

Obama worked as a community organizer immediately after graduation. http://t.co/wRbajqsI

@MitchAmesTX @EWErickson but when the "community organizer in chief" makes it law they dont have a choice

@MitchAmesTX @EWErickson but when the "community organizer in chief" makes it law they dont have a choice

I guess working for a community organizer is better than nothing @OFA_CO http://t.co/jpBfqvgm #CO2012 Real jobs don't exist. #NOBAMA2012

I guess working for a community organizer is better than nothing @OFA_CO http://t.co/jpBfqvgm #CO2012 Real jobs don't exist. #NOBAMA2012

@TampaGurlFL:Like minded people (patriots)need to meet the challenge of out-organizing the community organizer. "TWEET PARTY MOVEMENT"

@TampaGurlFL:Like minded people (patriots)need to meet the challenge of out-organizing the community organizer. "TWEET PARTY MOVEMENT"

@uprightinusa lol..... but it's true. IF YOU don't vote because you hate evil-Romney the Community-Organizer wins & he'll laugh at cha.

@uprightinusa lol..... but it's true. IF YOU don't vote because you hate evil-Romney the Community-Organizer wins & he'll laugh at cha.

Succinct Clint, "It's halftime in America. We made some mistakes. Elected a community organizer. We can recover. Halftime is over." #sb46

Succinct Clint, "It's halftime in America. We made some mistakes. Elected a community organizer. We can recover. Halftime is over." #sb46

Reveille for Radicals: Legendary community organizer Saul Alinsky inspired a generation of activists and politic... http://t.co/uJeEctrv

Reveille for Radicals: Legendary community organizer Saul Alinsky inspired a generation of activists and politic... http://t.co/uJeEctrv

RT @mabarnes9: My daughter is a Community Organizer for Obama. Friendly rivalry with NY group. Please follow @OFA_MA to get her #s up! #supportingourkids

RT @mabarnes9: My daughter is a Community Organizer for Obama. Friendly rivalry with NY group. Please follow @OFA_MA to get her #s up! #supportingourkids