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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

Heckuva Comeback, 'Brownie'new

Ex-FEMA boss Michael Brown talks about his return to New Orleans for the 5th anniversary of Katrina.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  08-25-2010  |  Disasters

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.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  01-07-2008  |  Disasters

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.
Gambit  |  Editorial  |  08-29-2007  |  Disasters

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

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