It’s that time again. The buses are rolling out and the policy- makers and corporate heads are ducking for cover.

On May 31, 1,000 community leaders from around the country will be traveling to the annual National People’s Action (NPA) Conference in Washington, DC for the opportunity to bring victories back to their communities.

Whether it’s fighting to stop rampant foreclosures in their neighborhoods, campaigning for quality education for all students

or creating access  to quality jobs – everyone at NPA is ready to do battle.

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Also in this issue:

National People's Action Conference

* 15-year-old partnership with Department of Justice supports community organizations ...

* NPA celebrates 25 years of CRA: highlights millions invested into communities...

* From the Roots...

Local Victory Stories

* Farmers and rural residents rally against corporate power in agriculture...

* Blocks Together celebrates 10 years of uniting to win change...

*Eastside PRIDE pushes city of Buffalo to reorganize spending of federal money on low-income residents...

*SUN’s March Madness - organizing victories mirror sucess of hometown basketball team...

* Immigrants' rights dominating Kansas legislative landscape...

* Lawndale residents and local church pressure Chicago alderman for vacant lot

*New Jersey Education Conference highlights victories and makes recommendations to strengthen state's schools...

*The 1, 2 and 3 in rebuilding a community organization

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