Category Archives: Katrina

Last night, via New Orleans….

Posted on September 16, 2005 by Pseudo-Adrienne

Bush’s address to the nation. (shrugs shoulders) Well personally, after watching the speech all I was left with was a skeptical outlook, yet again. And how could I forget some cynicism to go along with that sentiment–but that’s just how … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Katrina | 16 Comments

Brown Resigns and it finally begins…

Posted on September 12, 2005 by Pseudo-Adrienne

FEMA Director Michael Brown has resigned from his position, amidst all the controversy and criticism of his handling of the Katrina aftermath. And of course it finally begins, and Roberts’ confirmation hearing officially started today. The members of the Judiciary … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Supreme Court Issues | 4 Comments

Katrina Links

Posted on September 10, 2005 by Ampersand

Spread the URL of If You Want To Help, a new blog which is gathering addresses for folks who want to send supplies to Katrina victims. From The Light of Reason, an excellent post discussing why people had a hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina | 16 Comments

Katrina refugees need plus-sized clothing

Posted on September 10, 2005 by Ampersand

A Katrina refugee shelter in Alabama needs plus-sized clothing to be donated. I just spoke to a worker (their number is 251 626-2646), and she says that although they can use all kinds of plus-sized clothing, they currently have particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fat, fat and more fat, Katrina | 7 Comments

They are detainees, not refugees

Posted on September 8, 2005 by Ampersand

A must-read post by some nice folks who decided to donate food and supplies to Katrina victims. He then precedes to tell us that some churches had already enquired into whether they could send a van or bus on Sundays … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Whatever | 35 Comments

Lousiana Domestic Violence Shelters Need Your Help

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Ampersand

From Bean’s blog: The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is accepting donations that are specifically earmarked to assist battered survivors and their children who have been directly affected/displaced by the hurricane. The donations will be used to assist battered victims … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 2 Comments

They are not the only refugees, just the most visible ones for the moment

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Radfem

(This is a comment that Radfem left in an earlier thread). Racism, or classism have both been evident in many aspects of this tragedy. In fact, I think this will be the second great tragedy that we will remember aside … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Race, racism and related issues | 6 Comments

Planned Parenthood's Katrina relief efforts

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Nick Kiddle

Save-the-sperm nutcase Dawn Eden is outraged that Planned Parenthood are offering their services in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Let’s pretend they don’t employ anyone with any transferrable medical skills whatsoever. Let’s pretend that they don’t offer a wide range … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Anti-Contraceptives/EC zaniness, Katrina | 36 Comments

They are *Americans,* not "refugees"!

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Pseudo-Adrienne

Christopher over at Afro-Netizen cites, in frustration, the media’s somewhat annoying characterization of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina being “refugees“, which in a way gives off this impression that they are people from an entirely different country. How can you … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Media criticism, Race, racism and related issues | 49 Comments

Rape in the wake of Katrina (guest post by Mousehounde)

Posted on September 2, 2005 by Mousehounde

This truly bothers me. Imagine it: you live though the most traumatic thing that could happen, you lose your family, your home, your job in one fell swoop. You make your way to someplace that should be where you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Katrina, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 97 Comments