Heartbreak, Information, Action

If you have only five minutes for a quick overview, Tracy Kidder offers this rundown of the centuries of political and economic injustices against Haiti that have placed the nation in this extremely tenuous position.  As Kidder writes, "while earthquakes are acts of nature, extreme vulnerability to earthquakes is manmade."

Avaaz, a terrific worldwide peace-and-justice organization, offers a secure and reliable way to donate.  President Obama's take on the situation and call for donations are here.  For a way to donate $5--immediately, from your phone--Tayari can hook you up.

Love going out to Irma, Enek, Luke, and Jennifer in Texas.