Hurricane Katrina as seen from space. From Aug. 25 to Aug. 29 in 2005, Katrina ripped through cities across the Gulf Coast, causing over $150 billion in damage.
Gabriel Arana is a contributing editor at The American Prospect. His articles on gay rights, immigration, and media have appeared in publications including The New Republic, The Nation, Salon, The Advocate, and The Daily Beast. More by Gabriel Arana
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