Al Norman
Encyclopedia
Al Norman is the founder of Sprawl-Busters, a noted anti-sprawl activism organization. He achieved national notice in 1993 during a protracted battle to prevent a Wal-Mart
store from being opened in Greenfield, Massachusetts
.
He wrote at least two books The Case Against Wal-Mart (2004) and Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart! (1999) about grassroots activism fighting retail development.
Norman appeared in an episode of Penn & Teller: Bullshit! about Wal-Mart
hosted by former Greenfield resident Penn Jillette
.
Norman continues to spar with pro-development politicians in Greenfield including Bill Martin, Isaac Mass
, and Mayor Christine Forgey.
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
store from being opened in Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield is a city in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,456 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Franklin County Fair...
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He wrote at least two books The Case Against Wal-Mart (2004) and Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart! (1999) about grassroots activism fighting retail development.
Norman appeared in an episode of Penn & Teller: Bullshit! about Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
hosted by former Greenfield resident Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Penn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
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Norman continues to spar with pro-development politicians in Greenfield including Bill Martin, Isaac Mass
Isaac Mass
Isaac James Mass is a Franklin County, Massachusetts politician and attorney.- Background :Mass was appointed to the Greenfield Planning Board shortly after graduating from Greenfield High School. Local officials backed his election bid to fill out the term of a resigning Precinct 9 Town...
, and Mayor Christine Forgey.