The Puerto Ricans Illegally Occupying Land to Resist Displacement
Co-published with The Real News Network and 9 Millones. Community groups throughout Puerto Rico have rescued vacant lands and transformed them into spaces for social and community development.
Disaster debris is pushing Puerto Rico’s landfills to the brink
Co-published with Grist. As more intense hurricanes strike the island, there is nowhere for the waste to go. Composting could be the solution.
Hurricane Fallout Creates Financial Ruin for Puerto Rico’s Seniors with Reverse Mortgages
Co-published with USA TODAY and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo. Reverse mortgages are failing at nearly double the U.S. national average in Puerto Rico, a problem magnified by natural disasters.
Back From The Storm
Co-published with The New York Times. A year later, traumatized Puerto Ricans are still reeling from the fallout of Hurricane Maria’s destruction.
Puerto Rico in the Dark
Co-published with The New York Times. In a gripping photo essay, Joseph Rodríguez captures the isolation of a storm-ravaged island.
Storm of Shame: How Hurricane Relief Sorts People into Deserving and Undeserving Poor
Co-published with TalkPoverty.org. Hurricanes Irma and Harvey reveal the brutal treatment of previously homeless victims.