Brownie’s Looking to Do Heck of a Job in Calif.

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2007 Michael D. Brown's got cojones -- either that, or a distressing lack of self-awareness on some fundamental level. The former FEMA director, roundly roasted for his too-little-too-late leadership style during Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, is now aiming to bring his disaster management skills to California's fire-ravaged regions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush’s California Adventure

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2007 The president has at last landed in the Golden State to see for himself the fires that have caused over a billion dollars in damage and forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. With uncomfortable parallels to Katrina already in place, we can't say we're all that excited about his arrival here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The World Watches California Burn

Staff / Truthdig Oct 23, 2007 Truthdig's hometown is surrounded by wildfires, and although we were closely observing the developing situation, we were surprised to see the world react with such intense interest. It seems everyone from Pravda to the BBC has tuned in to watch movie stars' homes being threatened by the flames. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greek Firestorm Closes In on Olympia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2007 Wildfires are threatening Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and home to some of Greece's most precious archaeological treasures, including relics from the Temple of Zeus. Authorities are battling fires throughout the country, and dozens of people have been killed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Disaster Relief

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Hurricane Ka…Uh…Whatever

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2007 Laura Bush misplaces a "t" in this clip that makes you wonder if she gets her news from bubble gum wrappers. Not to beat up on the first lady, but seriously, if you forget what one of the most talked-about events of the last two years is called, don't just make something up. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Beyond Disaster

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 6, 2007 The Pulitzer Prize-winning Mideast observer warns that the situation in Iraq is about to get much, much worse, whether we stay or leave. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Grand Jury Rejects Katrina ‘Mercy Killing’ Charges

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2007 In a case of life imitating art and vice versa, a New Orleans grand jury refused Tuesday to indict a doctor for the alleged mercy killing of four critically ill patients during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Anna Pou maintained her innocence throughout the affair, which was recently fictionalized by the left-leaning drama "Boston Legal." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton Warns on Disaster Preparedness

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2007 Hillary Clinton and other presidential candidates might do well to heed the cautionary advice of former President Bill Clinton, who warned of coming disasters of both the man-made and natural varieties. He spoke during a conference Friday at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Actions Speak Louder Than Empty Promises

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2006 A year after the levees broke, Bush has again acknowledged his government's failure to protect and rescue the citizens of New Orleans, promising "the federal government will learn the lessons of Katrina." Although the president pledged $110 billion for reconstruction, one of Louisiana's senators has criticized the slow progress of rebuilding: "Countless neighborhoods appear as if the hurricanes were just yesterday, and they serve as harsh reminders of how our nation was so unprepared." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

House Votes ‘No’ on Ports — ‘Yes’ Is Likely on Star Wars

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2006 The House just voted down an amendment that would have provided $1.25 billion for port inspections and disaster preparedness. Meanwhile, as Think Progress points out, the Bush budget contains an increase of $1.7 billion for a Star Wars-esque missile defense program--which doesn't even work. May the Force be with us. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tape: Bush Warned on Levees Before Katrina

Staff / Truthdig Mar 2, 2006 Confidential video footage obtained by the Associated Press proves that federal officials warned Bush that Hurricane Katrina could breach levees and cause a tidal wave of disaster Watch the video Ex-FEMA chief Michael "Heckuva Job" Brown says Bush was overconfident about FEMA's response to Katrina FireDogLake: In an attempt to spin the story and make Bush seem in charge, the White House leaked Newsweek transcripts from FEMA conference calls during and after Katrina. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )