A watershed of criticism followed VP nominee Sarah Palin’s and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani's ill-placed remarks about community organizers. Barack Obama didn't shine either on the subject. Time to turn criticism to commendation. they did wide up shining the light on the power of community organizers and here's a salute to those who change the world one community at a time.

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