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The Katrina Education Lienew
Among the many reflections on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, the discussion of its effects on schools in New Orleans may be the most disingenuous.
Jackson Free Press |
Shannon Eubanks |
09-11-2015 |
Disasters
Tags: katrina
Heckuva Comeback, 'Brownie'new
Ex-FEMA boss Michael Brown talks about his return to New Orleans for the 5th anniversary of Katrina.
Not Again ...new
The New Year might be off to a fresh start, but the Corps of Engineers is up to its old tricks of missing deadlines and confusing priorities.
Merry Christmas from HUDnew
Despite Katrina causing the worst affordable housing crisis since the Civil War, HUD is spending $762 million in taxpayer funds to tear down more than 4,600 publicly subsidized apartments and replace them with 744 similarly subsidized units -- an 82 percent reduction.
Gambit |
Bill Quigley |
12-12-2007 |
Housing & Development
Smoking for Jesus Ministry Takes Root in Texasnew
Exiled by hurricanes, the black congregation from New Orleans has flourished in Texas Hill Country, by clinging fiercely to their faith.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
09-24-2007 |
Religion
For Katrina Recovery, Public Sector Needs to Step Upnew
New Orleans has come a long way since Aug. 29, 2005, but we have much more to do -- the "market-driven" recovery predicted by the mayor can still occur, but those in public office must recognize that there are some things only government can do.
Raising the Lower Ninenew
How residents of one historic neighborhood in New Orleans are framing the flood-ravaged area's recovery in modern, "green" terms.
Gambit |
Ariane Wiltse |
06-26-2007 |
Environment
My White Privilegenew
I got sent to a ritzy hospital with no patients while poor New Orleans was left to die.
NOW Magazine |
Naomi Klein |
12-18-2006 |
Disasters
The Ripnew
When does an evacuee cease to be a guest and become a pain?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-12-2006 |
Disasters
The Coast's Forgotton Poornew
One year after Katrina, no provision has been made for low-income families and renters on the Gulf Coast.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
09-06-2006 |
Policy Issues
Deconstructing For FEMA Dollarsnew
New Orleans gets a lesson from Portland on greening its Katrina cleaning.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
06-28-2006 |
Environment
Under Developmentnew
Eight months after Katrina, big problems -- and a few opportunities -- confront the Gulf Coast and New Orleans.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
05-12-2006 |
Disasters
After the Floodnew
Six months after Katrina, redemption remains a cruel promise as hard times haunt the Big Easy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ted Soqui |
03-24-2006 |
Disasters
Before the Floodnew
New Orleans was gutted way before any home-wrecker named Katrina.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Cole Coonce |
03-24-2006 |
Disasters
Coming Through Slaughternew
Ohlman, a blues and roots-rock preservationist and musician, kept this diary during her trip to Mardi Gras.
New Haven Advocate |
Christine Ohlman |
03-20-2006 |
Disasters
