new orleans
February 16, 2006 -
Driving through New Orleans, it's clear that people are determined to celebrate Carnival as speed towards Fat Tuesday on February 28. The Carnival group getting the most attention this year is Krewe du Vieux, a descendent of a 1978 krewe, du Vieux is known for its biting social commentary.
February 8, 2006 -
Will be light blogging as we get situated in New Orleans. We touched down at noon and have done a quick tour of the 9th Ward, Bywater and other hard-hit communities.
January 24, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal Housing isn't the only crisis in New Orleans. Health care is turning into a medical emergency:
January 5, 2006 -
Posted by R. Neal When I first heard about this, I wasn't sure what to think:
October 14, 2005 -
USA Today reports today on a poll of Gulf Coast evacuees by USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup.
October 13, 2005 -
Posted by R. Neal N.O. considers bypassing historic preservation law
October 7, 2005 -
The issue of Gulf reconstruction is staying red-hot -- as it should be, given what's at stake for the people in the region and for the national political and economic landscape. Some recent developments: 1. The good news is FEMA's announcement yesterday that, after blistering criticism of crony contracting that saw 80% of jobs go in no-bid contracts and 90% go to companies outside the region, it will re-open bids for $1.5 billion worth of Katrina work deals. It's a good start, but not enough.