1/27/2007 Community Gumbo

Democracy Now (1/22/07)

• Sen. Bernie Sanders: If You Are Concerned About Health Care, Iraq, the Economy, Global Warming You Must Be Concerned About Corporate Control of the Media
• Veteran White House Correspondent Helen Thomas on the Escalation of the Iraq War, Jimmy Carter's New Book & the Failings of the Washington Press Corp

Democracy Now (1/25/07)

• 911 Calls in North Dakota Town Reveal Dangers of Media Consolidation

Field of Dreams: Lakeview Residents Rally Around the Saints

For the intrepid few who are now already living in Lakeview, the Saints NFC championship game against the Chicago Bears was an occasion which inspired a celebration. In FEMA trailers, gutted homes, church halls, and outdoor tent parties, Lakeview neighbors were reunited to cheer their home team to victory, as well as to cheer for their own personal and collective victories.

More photos.

Related:

The New Orleans Saints Web site.

Neil Hayes, "Saints have team spirit," Chicago Sun-Times, 1/18/07.

Ian McGibboney, "Hate New Orleans? Read this!," Daily Kos, 1/25/07.

da po' blog, "Words That Hurt."

Eric Zorn, "The Silence of the Fans," Change of Subject, 1/24/07.

Richard Schneider, "Eagles fan finds New Orleans in a welcoming mood," Pensacola News Journal, 1/21/07.

Lolis Eric Elie, "N.O. comes off as loser on big stage," The Times-Picayune, 1/21/07.