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Christopher Weyant Sep 7, 2023 Dig deeper

Latest Nor’easter Reaches Blizzard Conditions

The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 More than a foot of snow is expected in some areas as the third major storm in two weeks slams the Northeast, and Amtrak suspends service between Boston and New York City. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Low-Wage Workers Forced to Slog Through ‘Snowmageddon’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 28, 2015 A huge blizzard is ravaging the East, causing thousands of flight cancellations, school closures, at least one death so far and general chaos. Many of those making minimum wage or less are forced to choose whether to venture into the cold or lose their jobs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sequestamagedd-on

Christopher Weyant, Cagle Cartoons, The Hill Feb 9, 2013 Dig deeper

‘Potentially Historic’ Winter Storm Nemo Forecast to Hit Northeast

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 8, 2013 More than 1,800 flights have been canceled in anticipation of a ferocious winter storm that's expected to pound the Northeast beginning Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blizzard a Case of God-Blocking, Robertson Says

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jan 3, 2011 The Rev. Pat Robertson sparked controversy in Sunday's broadcast of his "700 Club" program when he claimed that God created the blizzard currently battering the Northeast "to punish Americans who were planning to drive to do something gay." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Snow-Filled Glimpse of America’s Future

David Sirota / Truthdig Dec 31, 2010 "Welcome to the New Normal." Those words should be displayed at New York's airports as a welcome to bedraggled travelers during the Northeast's latest "snowpocalypse." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Bad Weather Can Bury a Politician’s Career

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 31, 2010 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should ask former Washington Mayor Marion Barry what winter can do to one's political ambitions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hey, Dummy: Climate Change Is Real

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Feb 19, 2010 We're the nation that put a man on the moon, so we can't be stupid. We're just pretending, right? We're not really taking seriously the "argument" that the big snowstorms that have hit the Northeast in recent weeks constitute evidence -- or even proof -- that climate change is some kind of hoax. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Blizzard Triggers Meteorologist Meltdown

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2010 An excitable meteorologist by the name of Jeff Kosek, who delivers weather reports for AccuWeather.com, got a little worked up over the blizzard conditions in the nation's Northeast. However, his unique delivery style, albeit perplexing, didn't cost him his job, as an amused Keith Olbermann reports in this clip from Wednesday's "Countdown." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congress Has a Snow Day

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2010 Thanks to the lousy weather pummeling the nation's capital, Congress is taking some time off. The House canceled all business pending bluer skies, while the Senate convened for a whole five minutes Monday. As of this posting, there is a 100 percent chance of snow in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

…but Gays Don’t Have To Play it Safe in ‘Warcraft’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2006 The maker of the insanely popular online game says it was wrong to threaten a user with expulsion for advertising a gay-friendly team. | story People take these online universes seriously; Warcraft has apparently seen its share of gay pride marches. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )