The Sacrifice Zones of Hurricane Harvey ** In the first installment of the series, Abby Martin introduced viewers to a neighborhood called Lakewood that was virtually ignored by both state and federal officials during and after the hurricane. Lakewood is home to working class Houston residents, many of which are Black or Latino. Is it simply a coincidence that neighborhoods like Lakewood receive far … Read More
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Empire Files: After Hurricane Harvey, Abandoned Community Takes Charge
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After a flurry of media attention, the devastation in Houston, Texas from Hurricane Harvey faded from public view. But after unprecedented floods and widespread destruction, the story is far from over. Victims in some of the most devastated neighborhoods give harrowing testimony about nearly drowning and having no assistance to this day from government officials. The first installment of “After Harvey” reveals the untold stories of … Read More
Las Vegas Shooting, Trump Unhinged & Israel Campaigns Against Abby
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Abby and Robbie Martin talk about the Las Vegas shooting, Trump’s bizarre military threats against North Korea, the hurricanes in Texas and Puerto Rico, and the Israeli government’s campaign against Abby on the latest Media Roots Radio. Donate to Media Roots Radio on Patreon. @AbbyMartin | @FluorescentGrey