After Katrina: One Surviving Family’s Story
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Juliette Terzieff
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GOP Women Fire Up Voters Via Facebook, Ning, Apps
Republican female organizers are using “Ning” communities and other social networking tools to rally voters to produce what they hope will be a Republican surge in Congress, one that carries many GOP women into breakthrough positions.
If Roe Falls, States Ready to Curb or Ban Abortion
The Center for Reproductive Rights studied what would happen if Roe v. Wade fell and protection for abortion was left up to the states. In a report issued Thursday, the group finds a majority of states would ban the procedure.
For the Skinny on Air Brushing, Labels Recommended
Digitally-altered images of super-thin models and actresses contribute to negative body image, low self-esteem and damaging behavior, critics say. A British political party’s campaign for a labeling system for altered images is gaining support.
Palin’s GOP Fans See a Rogue of Their Own
Sarah Palin’s “Going Rogue” book tour has drawn faithful supporters, many of them GOP women who like her character and can’t wait to see what she’ll do next. One loyalist says negative media coverage of Palin is just another plus.
GOP Women Take a Page from Palin’s Facebook
Sarah Palin’s effective use of Facebook is echoed in the campaign trainings conducted by the National Federation of Republican Women, which put growing emphasis on Internet technologies.
Women Fund and Fight for Katrina Recovery
As funders and activists, women have stepped into the humanitarian breach left by Hurricane Katrina. They are working to reopen child care centers, provide legal representation in housing disputes and set up holistic clinics for affected women.
Two Years Later, Castillo Forsakes New Orleans
Two years after Hurricane Katrina, Michelle Castillo and her family have rebuilt a life in Florida, with no intent of returning. For many of those who have, life in what was called the Big Easy is fierce and services scarce.
Katrina Evacuee Finds All Work and No Benefits
Michelle Castillo left New Orleans when Katrina came. After months of struggles, she’s settling in to a new life but finds that the storm has left her and thousands of others worse off. Fourth in a series about how one woman is rebuilding her life.
Post-Katrina Holidays Bring Season of Necessity
Michelle Castillo managed to get her FEMA compensation package in the middle of November. But after buying necessities, she has little left over for the holidays. Third in a series about how one woman and her family are rebuilding.
