Saturday, April 23, 2011

The Atlantic: Destitution North of the Border

In the "colonias" communities of South Texas, thousands live without running water, sanitation, or electricity.

Alex Hannaford, a journalist based in Texas, wrote this article for The Atlantic. He introduces his readers to the history of colonias, some of those that are fighting for the rights of the residents, and shines a light on the daily lives of some of those living in colonias near Corpus Christi.

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