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Sandy Rosenthal
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On this day, we at Levees.org are grateful that Connie Uddo and the NOLA Tree Project donated and planted an oak tree to the Flooded House Museum!
November 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Grrr....
Federal judge rebukes administration's use of force during 'Operation Midway Blitz' abcnews.go.com/Politics/fed...
Federal judge rebukes administration's use of force during 'Operation Midway Blitz'
The judge accused the administration of "widespread misrepresentations" on what was occurring during the Border Patrol enforcement operations.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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The Endangered Species Act is the world’s most successful conservation law, but it's under attack AGAIN. The Trump administration just proposed four new rules that would gut the Act and drive species closer to extinction. Take Action >> Join me!
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Stop Trump's Extinction Plan
The Endangered Species Act is the United States' most successful conservation law, and it's under attack again. The Trump administration just proposed new rules that would gut the Act and drive imperi...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Reporting from New Orleans! #nokingsday
October 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Thank you, the Times-Picayune, for publishing our letter. The survivors of the horrific flooding during Hurricane Katrina deserve the truth to be told.

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Letters: Orleans Levee Board did good work, not to blame for Katrina failures
Recently, in a letter in this publication, writers Paul Kemp and Ivor van Heerden stated the pre-Hurricane Katrina levee boards gave the Army Corps of Engineers a 40-year pass on
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October 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings NOLA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
No Kings NOLA · No Kings
Our rights were never given — they were won. From the ballot box to the picket line, generations of Americans have fought to secure fundamental freedom and dignity for all of us. On 10/18/25 there w...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Spot-on commentary on the immediate military presence in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina in the light of today. Victoria Hugo-Vidal www.pressherald.com/2025/09/14/r...
Reflecting on Hurricane Katrina, I see we’ve learned nothing | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Sending military troops to carry out law enforcement based on rumors is going to make every problem worse.<br>
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September 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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The Slingshot from Levees.org is proud to present an hour-long special episode in observance of the 20th anniversary of the flooding catastrophe in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

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August 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Protect Wild Forests: Say No to Trump’s Roadless Rule Repeal act.biologicaldiversity.org/TMITB4gub0WL...
Protect Wild Forests: Say No to Trump’s Roadless Rule Repeal
The Roadless Rule has protected nearly 60 million acres of forests for over two decades, keeping them free from logging, road building, and other industrial development. Now Trump is trying to take aw...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Two weeks from today, a special anniversary edition of my book will be released. Pre-order now and keep the book in the “#1 new release” category!

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August 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Local celebrity Rudy Vorkapic––creator of “The Levee” newspaper––and Sandy talk about what New Orleans and the nation was like One Month Prior to Hurricane Katrina and the Flood.

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August 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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LeveesOrg on CNN! Gen Russel Honore will discuss Katrina at 20 and also the Gala! Today at 1:45 CDT.
August 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Stop Congress’s Attack on our National Forests. The so-called Fix Our Forests Act would lead to more calamitous clearcuts, more habitat-fragmenting roads, and worse water quality. Urge your senators to reject this bill. act.biologicaldiversity.org/LjZaOSTJ90KM...
Stop politicians’ attack on national forests
The so-called Fix Our Forests Act would lead to more calamitous clearcuts, more habitat-fragmenting roads, and worse water quality. Urge your senators to reject this bill. https://biodiv.us/40W5ocV
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August 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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How to Identify Fugitive Democrats
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How to Identify Fugitive Democrats
By Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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August 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Local celebrity Rudy Vorkapic––creator of “The Levee” newspaper––and I talk about what New Orleans and the nation was like One Month Prior to Hurricane Katrina and the flood. Check it out!

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Prefer a video? Here you go:
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July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Henchman Pam Bondi
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Henchman Pam Bondi
who prosecutes on behalf of Trump
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July 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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BREAKING: Department of Defense Makes Eleventh Hour Decision to Maintain Critical Hurricane Satellites

Sandy says: "Couldn't imagine approaching the height of hurricane season without the satellites!"

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BREAKING: Department of Defense Makes Eleventh Hour Decision to Maintain Critical Hurricane Satellites
After critical feedback, Navy officials step in to keep data flowing from three U.S. Defense-operated weather satellites scheduled to go dark this week
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July 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Today I was a guest of Mike McDaniel on WWL TV’s Morning News! We chatted about the work of LeveesOrg plus upcoming events at the 20th Anniversary of the nonprofit and Hurricane Katrina.

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Sandy Rosenthal on WWL TV Louisiana Morning News - July 28, 2025
YouTube video by LeveesOrg
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July 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Watch me this morning on WWL TV's Louisiana Morning News to discuss our work and upcoming events!
July 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Tickets are now on sale for LeveesOrg's Gala to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina headlining Lt Gen Russel Honore. Good food, live music and memories. A very good buy at $25 made possible by sponsors. Order today!

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July 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Very pleased that our levee exhibits are featured here on time for Katrina at 20! This site is hosted and operated by: SchoolAndCollegeListings in Sheridan, WY. Visitors can find schools and colleges all over the world.

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July 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Very pleased that our work is featured in a story by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. The story draws attention to our Flooded House Museum.

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Water finds your weakness: Louisiana's lessons for Down East | Coastal Review
Former Coastal Review editor Frank Tursi recently joined Core Sound Museum Director Karen Amspacher and others on a trip to start a conversation with those who live where levees gave way and homes flo...
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July 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Louisiana radio host Joe Cunningham with Townsquare Media has compiled this well-researched summary of the human failures that created the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe. Data from the LeveesOrg website is featured as well.

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20 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Still Reckons With the Failures That Drowned a City
While people drowned on live TV, FEMA turned away rescue efforts. The buses that could have saved 20,000 sat underwater. This is the real Katrina story.
1079ishot.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Very happy to see the Anniversary Edition of my book is a #1 New Release on Amazon!

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June 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Reposted by Sandy Rosenthal
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Patient Momma.
June 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM