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Storm Takes Steep Toll on Destitute Tribe

Jan 28, 2010 16:39

A tiny tribe of Lakota Sioux has been battling wind, rain and subzero temperatures this week as ice storms lash one of the U.S.'s poorest communities and leave thousands without electricity, heat or drinking water ( Read more... )

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rex_dart January 28 2010, 23:24:15 UTC

The Cheyenne River tribe has for years asked Congress for funds to restore its ancient water system, which Mr. Brings Plenty said was decades overdue for an upgrade. The total cost would be about $65 million, which may be hard to raise in Washington in the current budget-cutting atmosphere.

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kekekekekekeke January 29 2010, 19:57:12 UTC

did you call the propane people? :D

rex_dart January 29 2010, 20:44:07 UTC

Still waiting to hear back from the tribe's PR lady, but I might just call anyway.

ubiquitous_a January 28 2010, 23:28:22 UTC

Not for nothin, but why the hell aren't we sending FEMA or the National Guard out there to help????

kekekekekekeke January 28 2010, 23:31:36 UTC

I'm ashamed to say I didn't know the situation was this dire until today- maybe there isn't enough public (also not brown, not poor) outrage?

ubiquitous_a January 28 2010, 23:38:15 UTC

What do you mean not brown or not poor? Maybe I'm misunderstanding your meaning, but they are the "original" brown people as far as America is concerned, and reservations are frequently quite poverty-stricken.

xero_sky January 28 2010, 23:44:43 UTC

The people who usually need to be outraged before the aid machine really starts rolling are neither brown nor poor.

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if you want to help heat a home kekekekekekeke January 28 2010, 23:29:23 UTC

Call the Lakota Plains Propane Company at 605-867-5199 or 605-455-1188 and directly pay for someone's propane delivery. There is a $120 minimum for a propane delivery.

Re: if you want to help heat a home rex_dart January 29 2010, 00:04:53 UTC

Ughhh, I wanted to donate but I don't really have $120. D:

Re: if you want to help heat a home fenris_lorsrai January 29 2010, 04:05:38 UTC

I'd suggest The Native American Heritage Association as a good alternative. They already work to provide propane, food, and clothes to residents of Pine Ridge and nearby reservations. They've been there 17 years and have had a 4 star (highest) rating for 5 years through Charity Navigator indicating they are financially sound.

You can donate in any amount through the website.

Re: if you want to help heat a home chaeri February 11 2010, 06:56:27 UTC

Maybe find 20 people to donate $6 each. I will be your first pledge.

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talksick42 January 28 2010, 23:36:02 UTC

The total cost would be about $65 million, which may be hard to raise in Washington in the current budget-cutting atmosphere.

Yes, but look on the bright side; at least the army has plenty of bombs.

iweep4u January 28 2010, 23:37:08 UTC

We are not so great at building things, but we are first-class unbuilders.

intothenightx January 28 2010, 23:58:55 UTC

I lold, and then I :(-ed

iweep4u January 29 2010, 02:43:18 UTC

...That might be a quote from Jon Stewart, but I can't really remember now where I heard it. I think I heard it somewhere, anyway. @_@

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ubiquitous_a January 29 2010, 00:02:23 UTC

I've just sent email to the White House and Rachel Maddow on this. The first because...well, duh. The the second, because she actually covers stuff that doesn't get notice.....and makes shit happen.

keeni84 January 29 2010, 00:18:50 UTC

Yeah, good idea.

kekekekekekeke January 29 2010, 00:36:49 UTC

awesome! thank you

brecho January 29 2010, 01:01:36 UTC

Oh I really hope this gets coverage and she can give links to those of us who want to help but don't have 100+ dollars.