A New Year’s resolution
by Nathan Horak-Hern—Kentucky
I spoke to a couple of construction workers (father and son) yesterday who were excited that Working America is fighting to stop the outsourcing of American jobs. They make an effort to only buy products made in America, in order to support the American worker and American economy...
Spreading the word
by Nathan Horak-Hern—Kentucky
I recently canvassed a wonderful woman who was very excited about the issues Working America addresses. When I told her we were fighting to stop the outsourcing of American jobs, she signed up as a member immediately...
Fightin’ mad at Bush in Indiana
by Rabecca Gainey—Kentucky
Earlier this week George W. Bush was in New Albany, Indiana, to make some sort of B.S. speech criticizing Congress. Later that same day I was out canvassing in New Albany. I met a few people who were upset that Bush had come, and one man in particular was very mad...
Everyday lives, everyday issues
by Matt Isaacs—Kentucky
Canvassing with Working America has really opened my eyes to the extent that political issues affect our day to day lives. While there may be one or two people in a day that don't seem to have a particular concern, when I ask what political issue is most important to them, the vast majority instantly can tell me what affects them the most and why...
Braving the dog
by Nathan Horak-Hern—Kentucky
While canvassing this past week I came to a Working America member's house with a large yard surrounded by a chain-link fence. Sitting near the front door was a small, but unchained, dog...
The biggest sign they had
by Maribeth Schneber—Kentucky
I met a woman in the field who was a staunch supporter of Steve Beshear, the labor-endorsed candidate for governor here in Kentucky. When I got to talking to her, she told me that she had a house for sale, and she had told the Beshear campaign to put up the biggest sign that they had on her property...
He didn’t seem that happy about it
by Carissa Lovelace—Kentucky
Today I spoke to one of our members, a man in his mid-forties, and I asked him what I ask everyone: what's your most important issue, what do you do for a living, and who are you planning to vote for?
Tell your friends, too
by Rabecca Gainey—Kentucky
A woman tonight told me she was very concerned with health care. A few years ago she fell and broke her ankle and calf. As a result she'd had several surgeries and now has a metal rod in her leg and foot. Despite being unable to work, she'd been denied unemployment and disability benefits, often depending on her neighbors for food because she receives less than $40 dollars a week in food stamps...
Glad we’re there
by Jason Elgin—Kentucky
It was the end of the night and I was canvassing an apartment complex where few people were answering their doors. Finally, a woman comes to the door...
Never too late to start voting
by Toya Ballenger—Kentucky
Tonight, I talked to a surprisingly eager 88-year-old man about politics. He was concerned about Kentucky's economy, with all the jobs being shipped overseas...
Health care on their minds
by Carissa Lovelace—Kentucky
This evening I spoke to a woman who was about to turn 81 years old, but looked more like she was about to turn 55. When asked her most important issue, she responded, "Health care,"...
The West End
by James Arnett—Kentucky
Last night I talked to a concerned citizen from the West End of Louisville named Anthony. He was disturbed that every commercial and political appearance this campaign season had taken place in middle to upper income level areas, with none in the West End...
Labor walks in the bluegrass state
by Tim Robertson — Kentucky
The Working America office here in Louisville, KY, was fortunate enough to participate in the first labor walk of this election season. Highlighted speakers included the Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka...
