Santa Fe and Parkland: United in Tragedy, Divided by Guns
Stark ContrastAfter the first major school shooting since the Florida massacre, journalists flocked to Texas, seeking sound bites on guns. Most residents wished they would just go away.
Came to America for Education, Murdered in School
WELCOME TO U.S.A.A 17-year-old Pakistani girl was taken in by a Texas family to learn about U.S. culture before she was gunned down in Santa Fe High School.
Red Cross Brought More Excuses Than Aid to Texas
SEEING REDThe charity passed out some food and water, but couldn’t run shelters or even find trucks to distribute aid.
Houston Shrugs As Trump Comes a Second Time
WOMP WOMPAs President Donald Trump arrives in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the city has reacted with a mix of optimism and indifference.
Burning Texas Plant Was Just Fined for Mishandling Chemicals
POWDER KEGThe disaster unfolding outside of Houston was known to OSHA and EPA officials. And Texas’ governor played a role in keeping the chemicals there secret.