So… The Santa Clara Democratic Party is asking the California Democratic Party to urge the national Democratic Party to support a Gulf Coast Civic Works…
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So… The Santa Clara Democratic Party is asking the California Democratic Party to urge the national Democratic Party to support a Gulf Coast Civic Works…
Two articles grabbed my attention this morning: New Orleans since the storm: An American travesty by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Feeding 18,000 Families Each Month in One…
I made it in to the Louisiana Supreme Court for the Senate field hearing, “Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Outstanding Need, Slow Progress.” Just getting in was an object lesson. First we (members of the publiuc) were shoved back out the door to wait in the cold, then we went through the obligatory metal detectors, then we were photographed and tagged. I’m now wearing a sticker with my name, picture and barcode. I’ve been told more than once that cell phones must be turned off but I see plenty of people using them so that’s how I’m posting this. I may be able to post updates here throughout the day or I may wait until it’s all over…
Update: The hearing started off with a bang. A young man stood up and unfurled a sign that said “PROBE THE WHITE HOUSE.” He urged Senator Lieberman to “probe the White House” and was yelling “stand up for justice!” as he was escorted from the chamber.
There were three senators at the hearing: Barack Obama, Joe Lieberman, and Mary Landrieu. All Democrats, you’ll note. Hmm. Coincidence? Or could Katrina be shaping up as a campaign issue for 2008 after all?
I’ll be the first to admit I’m out of my depth. Nevertheless here are my notes on the day’s hearing, rough and unfiltered…
I just learned that tomorrow will be my co-worker Althea’s last day here at the University. Althea has been with the University for many years.…
One year ago today, we moved back into our home. I’ve been thinking about that time quite a bit recently, in part because I’m trying…
3319-21 Iberville Street [map] This building has been proposed for demolition by FEMA. Since it’s in a historic district (Mid-City, my neighborhood) FEMA is “requesting…
Xy flew up to Indiana to visit her family. I stayed here in New Orleans because, frankly, I had enough of Indiana during my evacuation…
I took a walk down Tulane Avenue last week. I had my camera with me, and I took some pictures. Tulane Avenue is a major…
I took this picture this morning at Jeff Davis and Conti. I think anyone in New Orleans would recognize what this marker means: that’s how…
My friend Daisy told me the following Katrina story. It’s a simple tale, but kind of chilling. I wanted to record it before I forget.…
I know I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, but I thought I’d plug it again because my copy just arrived in the mail. Now…
Kalypso’s new movie is out. Watch it and get a look at New Orleans one year after Katrina through the eyes of an eleven year…
A photo of mine is featured in the new book, Signs of Life. It’s this one, taken on September 25, 2005 just a few blocks…
I’m foregoing the many memorial and remembrance services going on around the Gulf Coast today. The President of the United States is making an appearance…
This ramp-up to the anniversary of Katrina’s landfall is brutal. It’s not bothering me so much personally, but the city as a whole is on…
My friends PJ & Andrea are selling their flooded Broadmoor house on eBay. Their write-up is kind of funny and kind of sad. Best of…
The August issue of Harper’s arrived in today’s mail, the first magazine to be delivered to our house in a year because of the flooding.
I just got my copy of Katrina-ku: Storm Poems, a compilation of haiku poetry about you-know-what, to which I contributed a little technical assistance. It’s…