‘Hurricane Katrina’ Archives
Violent protests over housing erupt in New Orleans
Protests against a City Council plan to tear down low-income New Orleans housing turned ugly Thursday, with police using pepper spray and stun guns to clear a crowd angry they weren’t allowed into City Hall for the vote. read more | digg story [Read More]
Council Chaos: Police Battle Protesters At New Orleans City Hall
The scene outside New Orleans’ City Hall boiled on the brink of a riot Thursday as protesters stormed the gate and were met with police spraying mace and firing Tasers. Protesters broke through the gates outside City Hall shortly after 11 a.m. read more | digg story [Read More]
In New Orleans, Plan to Raze Low-Income Housing Draws Protest
The federal government is beginning this week to tear down thousands of apartments in the city’s four biggest public housing projects. read more | digg story [Read More]
