23 & 1: Solitary confinement in LA prisons is on the rise; also local churches provide shelter and power during outages using solar
Bernard Smith on the dangers of solitary confinement and Delaney Dryfoos on resiliency hubs.
Tag: community resilience
When the power goes out, churches offer shelter through the Community Lighthouse network
New Orleans churches and community centers are being outfitted with backup and solar power to create a microgrid for residents during the city’s frequent outages. But that’s not the only value they offer.
To combat violence, Young Rollers offer a happier alternative: New Orleans culture
At age 15, Jahmad Randolph gave his club an anti-violence theme and christened it the Young Rollers, to imbue the club with a certain state of mind, rooted in freedom and motion. “It makes you feel light. It makes you hopeful.”
Holiday giveaway brings hope to Tremé amid immigration fears
“When I saw the brother Jamar (McNeely) giving out turkeys and hams, I said, ‘Let me bring the vegetables,’” said DeLance Vanderhorst of Healthier NOLA.
Keep the Guard in reserve. Build on what works.
If a limited deployment is ordered, there are ways to do this right, Arthur Hunter writes. Guard personnel could assume tasks to increase public safety by putting more officers on streets, and improve our infrastructure by attacking the places that invite crime.
