Humanitarian Relief, or Charade?

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Mar 1, 2018 The recent sexual abuse scandal involving Oxfam throws light on the potential for corruption among charitable organizations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump, Ryan Clear the Way for Government Relief to Puerto Rico

By Catherline Lucey and Laurie Kellman / AP Sep 28, 2017 The president waives federal restrictions on foreign ships delivering cargo, which means aid can be delivered to the hurricane-ravaged U.S. island. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

$26 Billion for States and Schools

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2010 A $26 billion aid package was passed by the Senate on Thursday that aims to ensure that school districts and states do not have to can tens of thousands of teachers and government workers. Just two Republicans crossed the ideological aisle to support the bill, which now heads to the House. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. Puts Bill Clinton in Charge of Haiti Aid

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2010 The former president will oversee international aid in Haiti at the request of the United Nations. The U.N. effort has struggled after losing nearly 100 personnel, including the mission chief, to the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. Clinton was chosen for his fundraising abilities as much as his administrative touch. (Continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Baptist Do-Gooders in Trouble in Haiti

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2010 Call it vigilante relief work or kidnapping, 10 American Baptists are in jail in Port-au-Prince after attempting to take 33 children out of Haiti in what they claim was an effort to "do the right thing." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rebuilding Haiti to Take Generations

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2010 The United Nations has offered a sobering estimate of how long it will take to rebuild Haiti: With the country starting "below zero" and relief and redevelopment logistics still a "nightmare," efforts to bring Haiti to its pre-earthquake days will take generations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More Troops, More Shaking for Haiti

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2010 The U.S. has deployed an additional 4,000 troops to Haiti as aftershocks rocked the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Wednesday. The American troop count will reach 16,000 by the weekend as relief efforts hit full stride in the earthquake-ravaged country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Time Running Out

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Tè Tremblé — The Haitian Earth Trembled

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jan 20, 2010 After the massive earthquake that devastated Haiti, the stench of death is everywhere. In the community house called Matthew 25, doctors laid out a plastic tablecloth to perform a kitchen-table amputation, aided by headlamps.In the community house called Matthew 25, doctors laid out a plastic tablecloth to perform a kitchen-table amputation, aided by headlamps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Pledges $100 Million in Haiti Quake Aid

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2010 President Barack Obama, declaring that "[t]his is one of those moments that cries out for American leadership," announced a $100 million aid package for quake-ravaged Haiti. Other nations, meantime, were also jumping on the humanitarian bandwagon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Geithner Urges ‘Fundamental Reform’ in Bailout

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2009 It's the first full day of Obama's administration and things are looking a bit different in D.C. Treasury secretary nominee Timothy Geithner called for "fundamental reform" of the $700 billion bailout, claiming the existing bailout package favored big business over struggling families. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Says He’ll Spend Some Bailout Money on Homeowners

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2009 With half of the $700 billion in TARP funds already spent and not a whole lot to show for it, Barack Obama has pledged to spend the second parcel differently, with at least some of the money going to desperate homeowners. President Bush has agreed to request the funds on Obama's behalf in order to expedite the process. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )