Tag: Hurricane Harvey
Unpaid: Inside the ‘lawless jungle’ of worker exploitation after Hurricane Harvey
The amount of money not paid to workers after Hurricane Harvey is unknown.
Houston neighbors said no to Walmart and invested in Black-owned businesses...
Communities of color turned to each other to make it through the disaster. Months later, they’re doing the same to rebuild.
Minority communities suffer from storms as GOP and Trump admin promote...
“People are going to die from cancer and have mold for the chaser.”
Why is a dump for Hurricane Harvey debris next to an...
“It is appalling what is going on in that community."
Perfect storms? From Katrina to Maria, some would profit from catastrophe
“I hate to tell you Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack.” –Donald Trump in Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd
Why hurricanes Harvey and Irma won’t lead to action on climate...
The hurricanes of Harvey and Irma will be a catalyst for a new age of realism regarding the hazards of climate change.
The great flood
The damage suffered by Houston, Tampa and Miami is not an anomaly. It is the beginning of the end.
All 5 living former U.S. Presidents come together for Harvey relief...
“As former presidents, we wanted to help our fellow Americans begin to recover.”
7 key environmental amendments to watch
As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:
Disaster recovery should heal, not divide, our communities
It’s time to redefine disaster recovery.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.