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Caught in the Storm: How Florida Prisons Are Responding to Hurricane Milton

Oct 10, 2024 | truthdig.com | Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg |Ethan Corey |Meg O'Connor

Hurricane Milton unleashed winds up to 140 miles an hour and catastrophic flooding in Central and Southern Florida. Thousands of people under mandatory evacuation orders fled their homes. The storm’s magnitude brought one hurricane specialist, John Morales, to tears on a local news broadcast. Morales, one of the state’s most well-respected meteorologists, warned viewers that climate change is “becoming an increasing threat.”Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a former police officer, was more blunt.
The 41 Best Things to Do in Connecticut

Jul 7, 2024 | travellemming.com | Meg O'Connor

👉 Jump to: Best Things to Do | Sites & Attractions | Museums & Culture | Hidden Gems | Food & Drink | Outdoors | FAQConnecticut offers a rich Colonial history and cultural scene. History buffs will love the wide range of options for museums and historical towns, many with preserved buildings and town greens from the Revolutionary period. You might also take a trip to the Connecticut shoreline, maybe stopping at one of the world-class casinos on your way to a picturesque beach town like Mystic.
How Will Prosecutors Handle Campus Protestors?

May 23, 2024 | truthdig.com | Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg |Ethan Corey |Jerry Iannelli |Meg O'Connor

American college students and staff are being arrested and brutalized by law enforcement across the U.S. for protesting Israel’s ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip. In moves that echo the repression of Vietnam War protesters more than 50 years ago, politicians and school administrators have sent police and state troopers on college campuses from New York to Texas to violently remove people camping on university grounds.
Will Prosecutors Charge Pro-Palestinian College Protestors?

Apr 28, 2024 | popularresistance.org | EliElizabeth Weill-Greenberg |Ethan Corey |Jerry Iannelli |Meg O'Connor

Above photo: Elvert Barnes / Flickr. The Appeal asked more than 50 prosecutors if they will file charges against pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protestors on college encampments. So far, only two expressed apprehension at doing so. American college students and staff are being arrested and brutalized by law enforcement across the U.S. for protesting Israel’songoingassault on the Gaza Strip.
Meg O'Connor, Author at Travel Lemming

Apr 16, 2024 | travellemming.com | Meg O'Connor

Meet MegMy favorite taberna in Cadiz, Spain: Casa MantecaStreet art in Rotterdam, NetherlandsStephen King’s house in Bangor, MaineExploring a beach in Cadiz, Spain📚 What was Your Favorite Travel Experience or Story? After spending a month in the Netherlands for a hydrology class, I only had one week to travel to random bucket list spots in Europe before heading home.
I Prefer to Travel Alone. Here’s Why.

Mar 22, 2024 | travellemming.com | Meg O'Connor

Article Summary:I’ve realized over the years that traveling alone means I don’t have to compromise my idea of a perfect trip to make someone else happy. Traveling solo means you’re able to listen to your body and take things at your own pace – whether that’s fast or slow. You learn to enjoy your own company and create rich, deep memories!As a relatively seasoned traveler, both domestically and internationally, I’ve had the opportunity to experiment with what works and doesn’t work for me.
Arizona Bill Would Ban Felony Murder Law-Used to Charge Bystanders for Shootings by Police

Feb 6, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Meg O'Connor
27 Best Things to Do in Hilton Head (in 2024)

Feb 6, 2024 | travellemming.com | Meg O'Connor

Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is one of the most famous vacation spots and hubs of luxury in the United States, but you might wonder if there’s many things to do in Hilton Head. Large parts of the island contain residential gated communities, but that doesn’t mean Hilton Head is sleepy or boring. In particular, Hilton Head is a paradise for those who enjoy the great outdoors, like swimming, shell collecting, biking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Non-Police Crisis Response Programs Have Been Working. Here’s How.

Feb 5, 2024 | znetwork.org | Meg O'Connor

Over the past three years, tens of thousands of people in crisis have been met with behavioral health specialists and social workers instead of police officers. Interactions like these are taking place across the country more often today compared to previous years. While unarmed crisis responders have existed for decades, public outrage over the 2020 police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and many others prompted cities to create new ways to respond to people in crisis.
I went to LSU. Here is where you should stay when visiting Baton Rogue.

Dec 8, 2023 | travellemming.com | Meg O'Connor

👉 Jump to: | Neighborhoods & Areas | Tips | FAQIf you’re wondering where to stay in Baton Rouge, you’ve come to the right place! Baton Rouge is a spread out city with many different neighborhoods, so it can be difficult to know the best areas. As a graduate of Louisiana State University, I can tell you about all the hidden gems and places to avoid. In this article, I’ll tell you all about the best places to stay in Baton Rouge, the capital city of Louisiana.