The Cynicism of Emergency Aid for Puerto Rico

Ideas and Issues

https://chieforganizer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CN01162020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple PodcastsNewark    There seem to be no limits to the vengeful pettiness of President Trump and his administration.  Nowhere is that clearer than looking at the deliberate obstacles placed in the way of Puerto Rico’s recovery – or lack of it – from Hurricane Maria in 2017 or …

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Katrina and Maria, More Disaster Anniversaries and Lessons Unlearned

ACORN Community Organizing

Greenville        In New Zealand we were asked, “How is New Orleans?”  In California, whether Santa Rosa or Sonoma, the question arose, “How is New Orleans?”  Thirteen years have passed since Hurricane Katrina swept through the city, and the question is still important, “How is New Orleans?”  The answer:  better than it was, but not as …

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Quick Reopening of Schools is Key to Recovery if You Care about Your People

Citizen Wealth Education Financial Justice

New Orleans   The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has 287 schools. There are 20 school districts in Harris County. Our union represents school workers. We were on the phones with anyone we knew last week in Houston, calling our members to assess their situation and offer assistance in filling out FEMA forms or anything else …

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