Gulf Coast
June 24, 2009 -
A recent analysis by the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center found that in 2007 housing costs (for both renters and homeowners) in New Orleans was less affordable than the nation, with post-Katrina incomes not keeping pace with housing
June 17, 2009 -
As Facing South reported earlier this week, Hurricane Katrina survivors still living in FEMA trailers in Biloxi faced losing their homes due to a city plan that would have removed FEMA trailers from residential zones in the next 60 days.
June 15, 2009 -
By Jeffrey Buchanan
June 12, 2009 -
Novelist and McSweeney's-founder Dave Eggers has written a new nonfiction book detailing
June 10, 2009 -
The first week of hurricane season was filled with news reports documenting the varying ways hurricane-prone states, as well as local officials, are addressing the issues of preparedness. Across the Gulf Coast, advocates are also hoping to see more changes at the federal level.
June 5, 2009 -
I just got back from New Orleans, meeting with a wonderful group of local and national advocates looking into how to make the city's recovery more fair, democratic and accountable.
June 1, 2009 -
Today marks the first day of hurricane season, and much is being reported on preparations happening along the Gulf Coast to prepare for stormier weather.