Dr. Robert Bullard: Houston’s “Unrestrained Capitalism” Made Harvey “Catastrophe Waiting to Happen”
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by Democracy Now!
The death toll continues to rise as massive amounts of rain from Hurricane Harvey flood Houston and other parts of Texas and Louisiana. The Houston police and Coast Guard have rescued over 6,000 people from their homes, but many remain stranded. Meteorologists forecast another foot of rain could fall on the region in the coming days. While the National Hurricane Center is now calling Harvey the biggest rainstorm on record, scientists have been predicting for years that climate change would result in massive storms like Harvey. We speak with Dr. Robert Bullard, known as the “father of environmental justice.” He is currently a distinguished professor at Texas Southern University. Dr. Bullard speaks to us from his home in Houston, which he needs to evacuate later this morning due to the rising Brazos River.
Hurricane Harvey: Zip Code & Race Determine Who Will Bear Burden Of Climate Change
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by Democracy Now!
Concern continues to grow over the environmental impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston area, home to more than a dozen oil refineries. The group Air Alliance Houston is warning the shutdown of the petrochemical plants will send more than 1 million pounds of harmful pollution into the air. Residents of Houston’s industrial communities have reported unbearable chemical-like smells coming from the many plants nearby. Stranded communities are “literally getting gassed by these chemicals," according to Bryan Parras, an activist at the environmental justice group t.e.j.a.s. Those closest to these sites in Houston are disproportionately low-income and minority communities. We speak with Dr. Robert Bullard, known as the “father of environmental justice.” He is currently a distinguished professor at Texas Southern University. Dr. Bullard speaks to us from his home in Houston, which he needs to evacuate later this morning due to the rising Brazos River.
Just Before Harvey, Trump Admin Revoked Rules Requiring New Infrastructure to be Climate Resilient
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by Democracy Now!
Two weeks ago today, President Trump signed a widely overlooked executive order to revoke Obama-era standards that required federal infrastructure projects like hospitals to factor in scientific projections for the effects of climate change, such as increased flooding. Critics say the reversal will put more lives in danger by exposing U.S. infrastructure to the kind of damage inflicted by hurricanes and superstorms including Harvey, Sandy and Katrina. Obama’s order marked a rare climate change measure that was praised by both conservative and progressive groups. Trump announced the reversal during the now infamous press conference in the lobby of Trump Tower that was largely overshadowed by his remarks defending the white supremacist protesters behind the violent rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia. We speak with John Nichols, political writer for The Nation. His new book, "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America" is out today.
John Nichols: "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America"
Published on Aug 30, 2017 by Democracy Now!
John Nichols of The Nation talks about his new book, "Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America." The book looks at who is running the government under President Trump, from Betsy DeVos, to Scott Pruitt and Elaine Chao, to Steven Miller.
Immigrants in Houston Face Triple Threat: Flooding, Racist Texas Law SB4 & Potentially Losing DACA
Published on Aug 30, 2017 by Democracy Now!
As the fallout from Hurricane Harvey continues, a potential public safety crisis has emerged affecting Houston’s nearly 600,000 undocumented immigrants. President Trump could announce as early as today that he will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, which provides legal status for some 85,000 Houston residents and nearly 800,000 people nationwide. Without the status, many residents will be unable to work and rebuild after the storm. Compounding the problem for immigrants, Texas will officially outlaw sanctuary cities on Friday, threatening police chiefs and city officials with criminal sanctions and penalties if they do not help deport immigrants. The law known as SB 4 is being challenged in court, but a federal judge has yet to rule on whether it can take effect. This has prompted concern that many immigrants are not coming forward to seek help amid the flooding because they fear being detained and deported. We speak with Cesar Espinosa, the founder and executive director of FIEL, a Houston-based nonprofit that helps young undocumented members of the Latino community. Espinosa is himself a DACA recipient.
ICE warns of people posing as federal agents in Houston flood zone Aug 30, 2017 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) [ http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/immigration/u.s.-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-agency.htm ] said today it had received "disturbing" reports of people in the Houston area posing as Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents and telling residents in the area to leave their homes. ICE warned that the fake agents were presumably asking people to leave so they could rob their now-empty houses. HSI special agents generally carry out the investigative and often non-immigration related mission of the agency, which includes everything from financial crimes and art and antiquity theft to transnational gang activity. HSI agents and other ICE personnel have been deployed to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to assist in relief efforts. Officers representing the agency as HSI or Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agents wear badges that are labeled "special agent." Members of the public can ask to see the badges to verify. All ICE officials working in Texas carry credentials with their name and organization, said ICE. Another sign of a real agent is that he or she would be conducting hurricane relief operations alongside other local law enforcement agencies. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not conducting immigration enforcement operations in the affected area during storm relief operations, the department said on Wednesday. On Friday, ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement saying that "routine non-criminal immigration enforcement operations will not be conducted at evacuation sites, or assistance centers such as shelters or food banks. The laws will not be suspended, and we will be vigilant against any effort by criminals to exploit disruptions caused by the storm." However, there is still fear in the undocumented immigrant community that ICE will conduct raids during the disaster, according to both ICE and advocacy organizations in the region. [...] http://abcnews.go.com/US/ice-warns-people-impersonating-federal-agents-flood-zone/story?id=49521778 [with comments]
Full Show - CIA Laid Foundation of Internet Censorship Decades Ago - 08/29/2017
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by Real News with David Knight
Full broadcast of 29Aug17 REAL NEWS with DAVID KNIGHT Guests: • John Kiriakou, CIA whistleblower on torture, talks about the latest coverup and the Afghanistan reboot • Andrea Parker, wife of one of the Bunkerville defendants, talks about the political persecution that has now failed twice thanks to trial by jury And, North Korea fires a missile over Japan, Trump lands in Texas as our dam infrastructure crumbles, the CIA’s plan for corporate censorship and disguised as anti-bullying, our schools bully our children with more transgender agenda “Jacob’s New Dress”
[The seventh episode of a new show from Alex Jones and his band of merry batshitters.]
Full Show - Sheriff Joe Pardoned, Gives Exclusive Interview To Alex Jones - 08/29/2017
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Tuesday, August 29th 2017[, with Paul Joseph Watson co-hosting the fourth hour with an appearance by Candice Owens]: Houston Dams Overflow - Houston takes on more water as dams around the city begin to overflow, further endangering Texans who were not warned to evacuate. Also, North Korea launches a missile over Japan in a provocative move forcing President Trump to put all options on the table. On today's show Nature's Brands CEO Mark Gonsalves discusses his journey into wellness and how it's affected his career. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio also joins the show to discuss his recent pardon by President Trump, and a potential run against Arizona Senator Jeff Flake. We'll also speak with attorney Elizabeth Beck Lee regarding the Clinton crime syndicate.
The New Jersey governor says his Republican colleague isn't telling the truth about why he voted against Hurricane Sandy relief - but now wants money for Texas after Harvey. Duration: 5:58
Thing 1/Thing 2: We know Donald Trump is obsessed with the size of his crowds - and when the audience at his Phoenix rally didn’t measure up, a long-time aide got the boot. Duration: 2:31
Comey friend Benjamin Wittes calls for impeaching Trump
All In with Chris Hayes 8/29/17
Reporter Benjamin Wittes went from covering the story to being the story earlier this year, when he revealed that his friend, former FBI Director James Comey, had been trying to maintain distance from Trump amid the Russia inquiry before the president ... Duration: 7:22
Stephanie Gosk, NBC News correspondent, talks with Rachel Maddow about the emergency response to the crisis in Houston as flood waters push dams and levees to their limits and a chemical plant is being watched for potential explosion as safety systems lose power. Duration: 19:20
As Houston levees overflow, so do flood evacuation shelters
The Rachel Maddow Show 8/29/17
Maya Rodriguez, NBC News correspondent, talks with Rachel Maddow about the plight of flood evacuees in the Houston area and the effort to find enough shelter space to accommodate everyone in need. Duration: 6:00
In odd move, Mueller subpoenas former Manafort lawyer
The Rachel Maddow Show 8/29/17
Rachel Maddow reports on the atypical treatment former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is receiving from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, including subpoenaing his former lawyer to give grand jury testimony. Duration: 6:53
Trump attorney testimony unlikely in light of Moscow deal story
The Rachel Maddow Show 8/29/17
Rachel Maddow reports on the development of the Trump Tower Moscow story and how Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen's role in it raises new questions about whether Cohen will testify to congressional investigating committees. Duration: 3:19
Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about the secondary story that accompanies any natural disaster in the United States: whether the president has responded and behaved appropriately. Duration: 8:19
Will Trump be called to testify in Russia investigation?
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 8/29/17
A key Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says Trump may be called to testify after this week's revelations about efforts to build a Trump Tower Moscow during the 2016 campaign. Michael Isikoff and Jill Wine-Banks join Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 11:02
President Trump steps into the Hurricane Harvey tragedy
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 8/29/17
Donald Trump did not meet with Harvey victims on his visit to Texas, but he did manage to talk about crowd size while promoting Trump campaign merchandise. Two former top presidential aides, James Fallows and Josh Earnest, join Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 13:34
Trump visits Texas but fails to address the victims of Harvey
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 8/29/17
Thanking supporters who had gathered outside a Texas fire house, Donald Trump visited Texas while the rains of Harvey still fell without addressing the storm's victims. Duration: 7:05
Trump administration: 'The world is united against North Korea'
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 8/29/17
After North Korea's latest missile launch over Japan, Pres. Trump said 'all options are on the table' in dealing with Pyongyang. Gen. Barry McCaffrey & Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) discuss. Duration: 5:57
Trump's use of superlatives accurate when talking about Harvey
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 8/29/17
Pres. Trump is known for using superlatives - often describing things as 'historic' or 'epic' - but when it comes to the destructive powers of Harvey in Texas, those words are appropriate. Duration: 3:32
Trump to give speech on tax reform but he has no tax reform plan
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 8/29/17
As Harvey continues to hit Texas, Pres. Trump is headed to Missouri on Wednesday to talk about tax reform. But there doesn't appear to be any specifics coming from the White House. Duration: 1:18
Did Team Trump Reveal Their Middle Man to Moscow?: The Daily Show
Published on Aug 29, 2017 by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
In a 2016 email with Donald Trump's personal lawyer, business aide Felix Sater bragged that he could get the Kremlin to help Trump "engineer" the presidential election.
I was a [gay female] neo-Nazi. Then I fell in love with a black woman - Life After Hate She was a violent white supremacist. But an encounter in prison changed her life forever. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-40779377
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