theatlantic: The Hideous Inequality Exposed by Hurricane Sandy Divides between the rich and the poor are nothing new in New York, but the storm brought them vividly to the surface. There were residents like me who could invest all of their time and energy into protecting their families. And there were New Yorkers who could not. Those with a car could flee. Those with wealth could move into a hotel. Those with steady jobs could decline to come into work. But the city’s cooks, doormen, maintenance men, taxi drivers and maids left their loved ones at home. Read more. [Image: Reuters] Yup. This. THIS VERY LOUDLY.  $120 to get back home. $120 that I really couldn’t spare. It will mean going hungry by the end of this month. 

theatlantic:

The Hideous Inequality Exposed by Hurricane Sandy

Divides between the rich and the poor are nothing new in New York, but the storm brought them vividly to the surface. There were residents like me who could invest all of their time and energy into protecting their families. And there were New Yorkers who could not.

Those with a car could flee. Those with wealth could move into a hotel. Those with steady jobs could decline to come into work. But the city’s cooks, doormen, maintenance men, taxi drivers and maids left their loved ones at home.

Read more. [Image: Reuters]

Yup. This. THIS VERY LOUDLY. 

$120 to get back home. $120 that I really couldn’t spare. It will mean going hungry by the end of this month. 

Source: The Atlantic
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