https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2010/04/25/from-acorn-grows-a-big-nut/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:58:03 -0400<![CDATA[Bertha Lewis, the relatively new head of ACORN, took over the group in 2008, promising to clean up its finances, oust those responsible for corruption, and concentrate on enacting its goals of helping the poor. Her bio can be read here. When she took over the job as ACORN’s head,  she replaced the controversial group’s founder, Wade Rathke, whose brother compromised the organization by embezzling money, an act which Wade Rathke concealed from ACORN’s board. Crain’s magazine called Lewis one of the most influential women in New York City business.]]>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:55:34 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2010/04/25/from-acorn-grows-a-big-nut-n183225