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This whole individual isolation business is so twentieth century. We run as a pack, most of us, or pretty soon we don't run at all.
by Stranded Wind on Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 02:04:56 PM PDT
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Publicize the crises and how many families are facing each crisis in each state.
The utility companies aren't allowed to cut off heat in cold climates in the winter. But now that the weather is warmer, it's pay the arrears or no electricity, hot water or whatever. The New York Times writes about it today.
But the publicity is always scattered. This state has had a 15% increase in Liheap requests, that state can't serve 8,000 people who need help, etc.
We need a relentless statistical report on utilities, food banks, food stamps, school budget cuts, I don't know what-all. Every month, for every state in the union.
by JG in MD on Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 02:33:21 PM PDT
10% of households in my home county stood to be disconnected 4/1 - I did a diary on it, but I've not had time to follow up on the outcome.
by Stranded Wind on Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 04:02:49 PM PDT
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