Headline of the Day

AP: 'Federal official defends Katrina effort'

Yea, you guys have been doing-- to coin a phrase-- a heckuva job.

I wanted to do a Katrina anniversary post worthy of this saga, but I have drawn a blank. What more can be said about the great human tragedy that occurred two years ago, and the lonely struggle of Gulf Coast residents as they still fight to rebuild (including those in Mississippi and Alabama who lost their homes too)? It continues to be a national shame. And, with the exception of those who live in the nearby areas, there's little we can actually do.

I'll refer back for now to my Sep. 3, 2005 post. And two posts from last year as well.

For those who want to stay regularly updated on the state of New Orleans, the best place to go (besides the local papers) is Harry Shearer's blog at the Huffington Post. Shearer has been following this story passionately both online and with live reports on his weekly public radio program, Le Show. He's, as Anderson Cooper likes to say, keeping them honest.

[PS- Some other recommended articles from USA Today, the AP, and Reason magazine.]