Working with consumer advocate Ralph Nader in Connecticut in the early 1970s. Angie helped to create the first ever citizens lobby devoted to environmental and consumer issues. She worked to improve conditions for migrant workers in New York state. and organized the highly acclaimed 1986 Hands Across America event to build awareness for the cause of hunger and homelessness in the United States. Together with her friend and partner. Gina Glantz. Angie took on some of our Nations toughest issues: homelessness. hunger. migrant workers. gun violence. teen pregnancy. Her counsel was valued by many of our Nations most prominent leaders. Including Senator TED KENNEDY and Vice President Walter Mondale.