Author: Dean Pajevic

Halliburton Puts Its Hand Out

Oh, Halliburton’s hand is not out to give, but to take. I searched Google News, with many search term combos, for any report of Halliburton’s donations to Katrina’s victims. Nothing. But, when I changed my...

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New Round of Flooding II

“Two words: President Nero,” writes Real History Lisa in an e-mail tonight. “President Fiddle,” replies Other Lisa. Don’t miss ThinkProgress’s tragically snarky photo essay (“As Katrina...

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A New Round of Flooding

Ed Reams, WDSU Channel 6, New Orleans, talking to Aaron Brown on CNN (I typed while he talked — he was very good.): The pumps in one area can’t handle the water anymore and won’t work. Another levee is about to...

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Juan Cole: Bourbon Street Unscathed

Juan Cole: Bourbon Street Unscathed Christian Terrorists Proved Wrong Bourbon Street in New Orleans is relatively unscathed. [T]hat New Orleans did not take the full fury of the storm, and so many lives were spared, is one small...

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HSUS Sending Emergency Teams

CAPTION: Jonathan Harvey rescues his dog Cuddles in Gulfport, Miss. on Monday. (AP Photo)”The Humane Society of the United States has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers. Our...

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