March 2013 Archives

Stories from the “E” File: Garibaldi’s Great Leap

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This entry is part 13 of 13 in the series March 2013

The soap factory was going to be shut down. The people of Pied Gros, Louisiana, had been subjected to noxious smells, persistent flies, and environmental abuse for over 40 years, until 1969. The people had protested, filed suits, and appealed to elected officials for decades until the small fishing community finally won. However, the decision […]