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Why ‘politicize hurricanes’? the right wonders

By Bria Felicien
Oct 11, 2018

1. Why are we politicizing hurricanes, the environment?: Today's talker

From USA TODAY: "It is important to note that there was a time when environmental issues weren't so partisan."

2. In Defense of Politicizing Hurricanes

The New Republic: "There's nothing wrong with tying unfolding tragedies to climate change."

3. The high-risk politics of hurricanes

From CNN: "But when the water recedes, there are winners and losers. Sluggish hurricane relief response has crippled presidencies and swung elections."

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