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    southernbitch: as a new orleanian, i actually dont know how i feel about any of this. im pretty burnt out and bitter as far as "the recovery" goes. and it has A LO... more »
    Sputnik_Sweetheart: A few months ago I saw a documentary on lost pets in New Orleans after Katrina. I guess it sounds trivial compared to the rest of the Katrina afterma... more »
    victoriasauce: Why does every.single.thing. rest on Obama's shoulders? He's not the only person responsible for fixing the world. Or maybe I'm wrong. In that case, w... more »
    misspell: I completely agree that something more substantial than a drive-by is called for, especially being that it's his first visit to the city as president.... more »
    erinna: Why does it seem with every move he makes, the focus is on what Obama should be doing and what's he's doing isn't enough. Granted, perhaps he should ... more »
    NefariousNewt: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican, has credited Obama's team with bringing a more practical and flexible approach to the reconstruction proces... more »
    Scout: I'd like to get a Global Initiative started which would prevent Mr Pitt from continuing to wear that wretched beard. carry on.... more »
    angryblackgurl: I love Brad!! Off the record: How are these distasteful ads slipping in the comments section?? more »
  • #makeitright

    President Obama Heads To New Orleans

    Later today, President Obama will touch down in New Orleans for approximately three and a half hours, the first such visit since his election. While much of the conversation has been dominated by politics, Obama's visit illuminates the ongoing struggle. More »
  • #snapjudgment

    Surveying The Lower Ninth Ward

    [New York, September 24. Image via Getty]

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