In August and September 2005, New Orleans was reduced to barbaric conditions. Nearly 2,000 people died, and 1.5 million lost their homes. This was a result of the criminal negligence of the ruling class.
Early on the morning of Monday, February 6, a devastating earthquake shook the Middle East, ripping the Earth apart and reducing buildings to rubble.
Amidst the new normal of pandemic and economic collapse, Californians are experiencing yet another one of the catastrophic consequences of capitalism: wildfire season.
Seven years ago today, hurricane Katrina crashed into the US Gulf Coast. Seven years later, devastation, poverty, racism, and exploitation continue to hammer the workers of Louisiana.
Exactly one year ago, Hurricane Katrina swept away levees, homes, communities, memories, and 1,577 lives. Katrina and its aftermath also swept away the illusions of millions in the US and around the world.
As disaster hits Texas, we republish our article on Katrina, which struck exactly 12 years ago.