Tag: Public Housing
Valentine’s Day Protest
I won’t be there, but this sounds interesting: Valentine’s day press conference 11:00 am in front of city hall to celebrate the love between the city council and the private interests who will make millions demolishing public housing. Half hour, fun, satirical protest! Wear red, bring a date! [via txt msg from Brice Nice]
Read More → Valentine’s Day ProtestConflicted
I wish I could take comfort in the unity of our City Council today, as they closed ranks and voted for the redevelopment of our public housing projects. I wish I could believe that the planned redevelopment will truly lead to a more just and humane society, with greater opportunity for all. But I can’t. […]
Read More → ConflictedA-14
Something tells me the picture of Sharon Jasper sitting next to her widescreen TV on page A-14 of today’s Times-Picayune will not advance the cause of public housing.
Read More → A-14Obligatory and Unsatisfactory Ruminations on the Public Housing Debacle in New Orleans
The struggle over public housing has been building for years here in New Orleans. Now it’s ramping up to new levels. It’s a disgusting and pathetic spectacle. With apologies to Mom and Dad, it’s a clusterfuck. There’s just no other word to describe it. I don’t have it in me to play reporter and account […]
Read More → Obligatory and Unsatisfactory Ruminations on the Public Housing Debacle in New Orleans“Every Man a King”
Huey Long’s populist message for the people of Louisiana was “Every Man a King.” Wouldn’t it be something if we updated that to the idea that every man, woman and child in these parts should emulate Martin Luther King? King was a great American philosopher, perhaps the greatest. It pains me to realize how little […]
Read More → “Every Man a King”Yes, It’s the Yes Men
I got an e-mail yesterday morning announcing a bold reversal of policy by HUD. They were planning to re-open the shuttered public housing projects and allow residents displaced by the flooding to return home! I get so much e-mail I often scan things quickly, but this caught my eye, particularly the part of the press […]
Read More → Yes, It’s the Yes MenTen Months Post-Katrina
For our ten month update, I turn the helm over to Xy. Also posted to YouTube, or you can download the 5 MB QuickTime movie, but you’ll need QuickTime 7. See also: Nine Months, Eight Months, Six Months, Five Months.
Read More → Ten Months Post-Katrina