Missile Strikes, Union Strikes, and Debates…
Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
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Extreme Weather and Political Narratives
This chapter reflects on recent weather events, focusing on floods in Virginia and North Carolina, alongside personal stories of surviving past disasters. It critiques the political narratives surrounding climate change, emphasizing the need to understand historical climate fluctuations instead of attributing modern disasters solely to human activity. Furthermore, the chapter highlights disparities in disaster funding priorities and explores the tension between political ideologies and civic engagement in the wake of natural disasters.
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