Fri, 15 June 2018
Air Date: 6/15/2018 Today we take a look at the high toll Puerto Rico is paying, in both money and lives, for the triple disasters of colonialism, Hurricane Maria and disaster capitalism Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 2: Colonialism during hurricane season - On the Media - 6-6-18
Ch. 5: Help Disaster Victims Resist Disaster Capitalism via @MutualAidRelief - Best of the Left Activism
Ch. 6: Naomi Klein on Puerto Rico and Disaster Capitalism - Touré Show - Air Date 4-25-18
Ch. 9: Final comments on the lessons of Mister Rogers that we could use right now
TAKE ACTION Get involved with/support Mutual Aid Disaster Relief MARD Skillshare Trainings(Links for request forms are at the bottom of the blog post) Read more about MARD ongoing work in Puerto Rico FOR FURTHER READING/SHARING FEMA Blamed Delays In Puerto Rico On Maria; Agency Records Tell Another Story(NPR/Frontline) About a quarter of Puerto Rico’s schools are shutting down. Here’s a look inside one.(Vox) "Justice was served": Judge halts school closures in Puerto Rico(CBS) New bill pushes for commission to investigate federal response to Puerto Rico hurricanes(NBC) At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?(NPR) Hurricane Maria Casts Shadow Over Puerto Rican Parade(NY Times) Puerto Rico's Push For Food Independence Intertwined With Statehood Debate(NPR) The Shame in Puerto Rico(NY Times) Fighting for Those Who Can No Longer Speak(SocialistWorker.org) Resisting Disaster Capitalists and Building Solidarity in Puerto Rico(Grassroots International) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman
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