gulf watch

November 4, 2008 - This special June 2006 report from Gulf Coast Reconstruction Watch looks at New Orleans' storm-protection infrastructure and finds a city dangerously prepared to face a major hurricane.  

January 8, 2008 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the U.S. Gulf Coast more than two years ago, but the storms are still taking a toll on the lives of the region's children.

January 4, 2008 - The Gulf Coast is still reeling from the biggest natural disaster in U.S. history. FEMA trailers, boarded-up schools and devastated neighborhoods can be seen for miles. Jeffrey Buchanan of the RFK Memorial, who collaborated with the Institute on our latest report on the Katrina recovery, sizes up the lack of focus on this lingering problem, and what we can do about it. - Chris

December 24, 2007 - In an open letter sent Friday to U.S.

December 20, 2007 - Violence broke out today at New Orleans City Hall as council met to consider the demolition of four public housing complexes. At 4:39 p.m., members voted unanimously to approve the tear-downs, the Times-Picayune reports:

December 20, 2007 - By Dr. Lance Hill Guest Contributor

December 17, 2007 - The plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit to block demolition of public housing complexes in New Orleans reached an agreement in court Friday with the U.S.