No Borders in the Flood: When Mexico Came for Texa

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 12/07/2025

When devastating floods struck Texas in July 2025, an unexpected force for good emerged: Mexican first responders who crossed the border to help. This reflection explores the power of cross-border compassion, Caring Science, and the B.U.F.F.E.R. framework in a moment of shared humanity.

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Prepared to Fail: How FEMA’s Shifting Priorities Leave Communities Exposed

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 09/07/2025

FEMA’s mission is failing: DOGE-era cuts and cancellation of BRIC grant funding leave communities dangerously unprepared for disaster.

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This Was Not Just a Natural Disaster — It Was a Human Failure

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 09/07/2025

The Texas floods weren’t just a natural disaster — they were the result of systemic failure, underfunded safety systems, and climate denial. This is what betrayal looks like.

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When Hatred Hides Behind Solidarity

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 27/06/2025

A trauma-informed response to the political attacks on Zohran Mamdani: unpacking the dangers of Islamophobia disguised as antisemitism, and calling for a justice-rooted solidarity that honors all of our humanity.

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