Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 08:10
Desiree Evans
Two weeks after the levees failed, President Bush stood in Jackson Square in New Orleans and promised "to rebuild the city and the region." At the time he said: "We will do what it takes, we will stay as long as it takes, to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives." Last week President Bush visited New Orleans, noting the "incredible progress that's
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 08:04
Desiree Evans
Today marks the third anniversary of Katrina's landfall over the Gulf Coast, but the recovery efforts in New Orleans remain slow and problematic and several barriers remain to rebuilding, according to several reports released this month.
Gulf Coast rebuilding must become a priority for the next president
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 22:53
Sue Sturgis
With Tropical Storm Gustav spinning toward the Gulf Coast and expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has returned home from the Democratic National Convention, and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator R.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 22:04
Chris Kromm
The following Q&A with Chris Kromm, executive director of the Institute, appeared in this week's issue of The Independent Weekly (Durham, NC).
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/31/2007 - 23:47
Chris Kromm
The week is drawing to a close, and with it coverage of the two-year anniversary of Katrina.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/19/2006 - 18:06
Chris Kromm
The Institute was out in force at the Southeast Social Forum held here in Durham, NC this weekend. The gathering is a run-up to the U.S.