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FEMA
February 21, 2018
Matt Ford
Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security
The case for abolishing the wasteful, incompetent, and abusive mega-agency has become especially urgent under Trump.
February 6, 2018
Sharon Zhang
José Andrés was right about FEMA.
January 31, 2018
Emily Atkin
Trump touts American heroism in the face of problems he’s done nothing about.
October 18, 2017
Emily Atkin
Trump’s Dangerous Spin on Puerto Rico’s Suffering
The administration's P.R. response to the island's crisis has been nothing short of a communications debacle—and it's hurting the recovery.
September 26, 2017
Emily Atkin
America’s Natural Disaster Response Is Its Own Disaster
After three major hurricanes, FEMA is facing its costliest challenge ever. Congress can't just throw money at the problem. It's time for reform.
September 26, 2017
Emily Atkin
Is Trump looking for an excuse not to fund Puerto Rico’s recovery?
September 6, 2017
Brian Beutler
Republicans Won’t Play Fair Unless Democrats Make Them
The GOP's inconsistency on disaster relief is just the latest evidence of the party's procedural hypocrisy.
August 24, 2017
Emily Atkin
Here’s Why Hurricane Harvey Is So Scary and Unprecedented
The only thing more unpredictable than this storm is the president.
August 3, 2017
Emily Atkin
We’re on the Brink of a Major Environmental Disaster. Are We Ready?
The Trump administration is increasing the risk of a serious accident—and a key position in charge of disaster preparedness remains unfilled.
August 22, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why “Obama’s Katrina” Never Sticks But Won’t Die
A conservative meme resurfaces after the deadly flooding in Baton Rouge.
March 10, 2014
Alice Robb
When Your Car Has that New-Car Smell, It's Luxurious. When Your House Does, It Can Kill You.
May 21, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
Building a Better Disaster-Funding System
A tornado puts Oklahoma's Republican senators to the test
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