Cities

Shouting Underwater Shouting Underwater

Two years ago, Katrina shed light on a harsh truth--we are all victims of a failed government.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Walter Mosley

The Charter School Flood The Charter School Flood

Drastic changes in the educational system are leaving New Orleans's public schools behind.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Michael Tisserand

The Lower Ninth Battles Back The Lower Ninth Battles Back

Community members and outside organizations are working together to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

Trauma in New Orleans Trauma in New Orleans

The city lacks the resources to address its residents' urgent mental health needs.

Aug 23, 2007 / Dr. Marc Siegel

After the Flood After the Flood

The toxic neoliberal policies used to rebuild New Orleans have led to a spiraling social crisis.

Aug 23, 2007 / The Editors

Goodbye, St. Thomas Goodbye, St. Thomas

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans's ruling class is demolishing public housing to make way for private businesses and expensive condos.

Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern

The NAFTA Superhighway The NAFTA Superhighway

The NAFTA Superhighway is a total myth. But the private Trans-Texas Corridor is all too real, foretelling a future America in which globalism and crony capitalism eclipse governmen...

Aug 9, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Things Fall Apart Things Fall Apart

The Minneapolis bridge collapse should prod all presidential candidates, especially Democrats, to come up with real plans to fix our crumbling infrastructure.

Aug 9, 2007 / The Editors

Jefferson Should Go Jefferson Should Go

The people of New Orleans suffered another blow with the indictment of Representative William Jefferson. They deserve better.

Jun 6, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern

On the Porch in the Seventh Ward On the Porch in the Seventh Ward

As the New Orleans Jazz Fest unfolded, a down-home celebration, bright with beads, sequins and feathers, took place in the city's poorest neighborhoods.

May 22, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Billy Sothern

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