On January 20, President Trump's first day back in office, he issued an executive order requiring the federal government to terminate "all discriminatory programs, including illegal DEI and 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility' …mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities in the Federal Government, under whatever name they appear." The executive order specifies that this includes all "environmental justice" programs.
I live 15 mins from Mar a Lago and even I hope it sinks into the rising seas. But I’m sure that the part of FEMA that helps citizens rebuild on shaky, flood prone sand dunes will be there to help HIM out but not me and the rest of us going down with a big glug!
I should have been more careful. I have quite a few relatives in Florida. Up until Covid we made multiple trips to FL every year. We expected to retire in Naples. Not going to move to FL, but I just want Mar a Lago to be swallowed up by itself.
How deeply tragically sad that Trump would augment problems such as this. Do you remember him calling many of Africa's countries, "shithold countries"? So, this leader is building one.
We can never expect Trump to do anything BUT trash "environmental justice"programs,
The sad thing is is that you could probably report ten stories a day of how people are being adversely affected by Trump's executive orders. The sadder thing is the story takes for granted that a White supremacist government is in charge. The saddest of all is the death of America as we know it.
The fact that “these people” are public health officials who know better, but still deprive fellow humans who happen to have skin a different shade from theirs, from having the most basic of public health protections. We really are turning into a Third World oligarchy.
The sheer hatred of this man knows no boundaries. Alabama is a "red state", and voted for him by more than 64% This is how he rewards those who gave him their vote, someone who "promised" to do great things for the country. He is essentially telling them he doesn't care if they wallow in their own shit.
It is how he treats everyone, and no one is exempt.
This condemns the poor for their poverty, it condemns them to poverty. People ailing with diseases, especially debilitating parasitic diseases cannot reliably work, so they cannot better their situation. This really is tantamount to a death sentence. Plus, public health very well may be compromised beyond the borders of Lowndes county in ways that may be being ignored. Horrible.
So now the federal government can repudiate its settlement agreements with impunity, effectively rendering all government contracts meaningless (as if there was any question after they imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico). Why would any foreign or domestic investor ever take a risk on illusory US treasury bonds or any other government-issued “obligation”?
Thank you for highlighting one of the many serious problems that poor residents in rural Alabama face at the hands of Alabama government. SCOTUS seems hell bent on dismantling the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protection by protection, and the Trump administration continues to characterize problems of the poor and disenfranchised across the country, including those in Lowndes County, Alabama, as DEI issues. As a result, those affected have little opportunity for remedy in the courts or through appeals to administration agencies. Point of information: Residents of Alabama are Alabamians, not Alabamans.
People fail to understand that Trump is above anything else a racist. He’s now a racist with absolute power. The cruelty is the point. There will be no justice nor help for blacks as long as he is in control. If he can get away with finding ways to “exterminate“ blacks he will use those ways. It’s really just as simple as that.
Dump it at Mar a Largo.
I keep hoping Mar a Lago sinks. South Florida could go anytime.
Alabama, Carolinas shocked that when Trump said no aid, he meant them too.
Like Musk is finding out, Trump’s gratitude is short lived. Too, Trump thinks the U.S. treasury is his.
I live 15 mins from Mar a Lago and even I hope it sinks into the rising seas. But I’m sure that the part of FEMA that helps citizens rebuild on shaky, flood prone sand dunes will be there to help HIM out but not me and the rest of us going down with a big glug!
I should have been more careful. I have quite a few relatives in Florida. Up until Covid we made multiple trips to FL every year. We expected to retire in Naples. Not going to move to FL, but I just want Mar a Lago to be swallowed up by itself.
A good-sized, middle of the night sink hole would do the trick.
How deeply tragically sad that Trump would augment problems such as this. Do you remember him calling many of Africa's countries, "shithold countries"? So, this leader is building one.
We can never expect Trump to do anything BUT trash "environmental justice"programs,
The sad thing is is that you could probably report ten stories a day of how people are being adversely affected by Trump's executive orders. The sadder thing is the story takes for granted that a White supremacist government is in charge. The saddest of all is the death of America as we know it.
The racism has always been obvious. Now they have been given permission by 47 to act it out.
These people are absolutely disgusting.
The fact that “these people” are public health officials who know better, but still deprive fellow humans who happen to have skin a different shade from theirs, from having the most basic of public health protections. We really are turning into a Third World oligarchy.
We arent turning, we are already there.
No matter what anyone has postulated, the 2024 election was always about race and misogyny. Judd has pointed out a prime example.
And, the cruelty
Outstanding journalism. Thanks. We have been to Lowndes County, and the poverty is totally obvious.
Not the first time I've seen this story in my feed, but it turns my stomach every time.
Catherine Flowers won a Macarthur for her efforts to challenge Lowndes County’s racist refusal to deal with this…… https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/waste-one-woman-s-fight-against-america-s-dirty-secret-9781620976081. It is sickening to see this.
Conservative defender: "Actually, raw sewage builds character."
How many mainstream media outlets will report this investigated report?
Betting 0.
That’s why I read Judd Legum.
Get the facts straight to truth!
The Washington Post already has. We're just off a weekend, but I would expect more stories to crop up in the next day or two.
Lex, Thanks… one new’s paper…is a start.
I’ll be looking at the nightly local and national news for a lot more. Most give very little details or the whole picture like
Judd.
Thanks again!
7th paragraph: I believe you mean to say hookworm, not ringworm. This situation should not be happening in a developed country.
Corrected
The sheer hatred of this man knows no boundaries. Alabama is a "red state", and voted for him by more than 64% This is how he rewards those who gave him their vote, someone who "promised" to do great things for the country. He is essentially telling them he doesn't care if they wallow in their own shit.
It is how he treats everyone, and no one is exempt.
Lowndes County voted for Harris 68.4%. It is over 72% Black or African American, according to July 1, 2024 US Census estimates.
https://www.cnn.com/election/2024/results/alabama
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lowndescountyalabama/PST045224
This condemns the poor for their poverty, it condemns them to poverty. People ailing with diseases, especially debilitating parasitic diseases cannot reliably work, so they cannot better their situation. This really is tantamount to a death sentence. Plus, public health very well may be compromised beyond the borders of Lowndes county in ways that may be being ignored. Horrible.
The Reichers claim that poverty is due to those people's sins. 🙄
Canceling a program that helped Black families avoid raw sewage in their homes isn’t cutting red tape—it’s cutting off basic dignity.
Environmental justice isn’t optional. Leadership should plug in, not pull the cord. 🔌
So now the federal government can repudiate its settlement agreements with impunity, effectively rendering all government contracts meaningless (as if there was any question after they imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico). Why would any foreign or domestic investor ever take a risk on illusory US treasury bonds or any other government-issued “obligation”?
It's always been that way. Ask the Native Americans.
Thank you for highlighting one of the many serious problems that poor residents in rural Alabama face at the hands of Alabama government. SCOTUS seems hell bent on dismantling the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protection by protection, and the Trump administration continues to characterize problems of the poor and disenfranchised across the country, including those in Lowndes County, Alabama, as DEI issues. As a result, those affected have little opportunity for remedy in the courts or through appeals to administration agencies. Point of information: Residents of Alabama are Alabamians, not Alabamans.
People fail to understand that Trump is above anything else a racist. He’s now a racist with absolute power. The cruelty is the point. There will be no justice nor help for blacks as long as he is in control. If he can get away with finding ways to “exterminate“ blacks he will use those ways. It’s really just as simple as that.
More information and perspective about Lowndes County, Alabama: https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/archibald-dei-in-lowndes-co-means-deceit-enmity-indifference.html
something something “flood the zone with shit” something…