Category: NEWS AND POLITICS

  • It Wasn’t a Disaster Until FEMA Showed Up

    It Wasn’t a Disaster Until FEMA Showed Up

    By roguelionmedia The floodwaters in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina had barely receded when the Federal Emergency Management Agency trucks rolled in, blue logos gleaming against a backdrop of ruined homes and shattered lives. For many residents, the disaster did not stop with the hurricane. It got worse when federal help arrived. “If FEMA says…

  • Why Lifelong New Yorkers are Waving Good-bye

    Why Lifelong New Yorkers are Waving Good-bye

    New York State is grappling with a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit, prompting an aggressive approach to tax collection. Taxpayers face invasive audits and higher bills, while essential infrastructure deteriorates due to misallocated funds. The state’s focus on large spending projects over crucial services drives residents and businesses to relocate to friendlier states.

  • Neither Political Party Represents Me

    Neither Political Party Represents Me

    For decades, American seniors relied on their chosen party for some comfort—a belief that someone in Washington had their best interests at heart. Lately, many say they feel politically homeless. “I grew up voting Democrat because that’s what my parents did. My husband was a Republican, so sometimes we’d cancel each other out,” laughs Linda…