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Kathleen Tierney
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Kathleen Tierney
Investigative Journalist and Author
Full Name and Common Aliases
Kathleen Tierney was born Kathleen Mary O'Neil on February 22, 1955, in New York City. She is often referred to by her married name or as Katie Tierney.
Birth and Death Dates
February 22, 1955 – March 2, 2014
Nationality and Profession(s)
Kathleen Tierney was an American investigative journalist, author, and former editor of _The New York Daily News_. She worked tirelessly to uncover corruption and hold those in power accountable.
Early Life and Background
Tierney grew up on Long Island, New York. Her parents instilled in her a strong sense of social justice, which would later guide her career as an investigative journalist. After graduating from high school, Tierney attended Fordham University, where she earned a degree in English. She began her journalism career at _The New York Daily News_, working her way up to become the paper's first female editor.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout her career, Kathleen Tierney was recognized for her groundbreaking investigative reporting and fearless pursuit of truth. Some notable achievements include:
Her investigation into the NYPD's corruption and abuse of power led to significant reforms within the department.
She exposed a major scandal involving a New York City politician, resulting in their resignation.
* Tierney's reporting on police brutality and misconduct helped bring about changes in policing practices.
Notable Works or Actions
Kathleen Tierney authored several books, including _Deadly Secrets: The James Neimeister Story_, which detailed her investigation into a serial killer who targeted gay men. Her writing often focused on the intersection of crime and society, shedding light on the complexities of human nature.
Impact and Legacy
Tierney's work had a profound impact on law enforcement practices, corruption investigations, and social justice movements. Her legacy continues to inspire journalists, authors, and advocates for change.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Kathleen Tierney is widely quoted and remembered for her fearless pursuit of truth, her commitment to exposing corruption, and her tireless advocacy for the marginalized. Her unwavering dedication to justice has left a lasting impact on the world of journalism and beyond.
Quotes by Kathleen Tierney
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They did anticipate breaching of the levees, that the pumps wouldn't work, ... couldn't get the federal assistance they needed. They knew they were living on a time bomb.
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The big question in everybody's mind is whether entities that proved themselves incompetent to handle Hurricane Katrina can become competent by the summer of 2006. So far, we've seen no evidence of that.
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Strengthening Chubb's electronic capabilities is a top priority. The introduction of electronic signatures is the direct result of feedback from our agents, brokers and customers. We've delivered on our promise and remain committed to building further enhancements that will streamline the business process.
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The state of California is among the best prepared for disasters in the country. This is a very capable state with a gross state product bigger than some countries and with many capable agencies and institutions.
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To wait for someone else, or to expect someone else to make my life richer, or fuller, or more satisfying, puts me in a constant state of suspension.
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There are a lot more people on the ground. Boots on the ground, yes. Effectiveness of what's going on? We're not sure. New Orleans is still deeply in a state of emergency. I don't think we're anywhere near in a state of recovery.
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We've been on this trajectory for about 15 years. We're seeing increasingly bigger disasters and increasingly higher losses. Now just about any place a hurricane is going to come in, it's going to hit a developed area. This is the way it's going to be from now on.
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The question is not whether we need something like the Red Cross, but whether its capacity is scalable to true catastrophes and multiple disaster events, ... Now we're talking about a pandemic. Where would the Red Cross be?
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We need a panel of qualified experts that is knowledgeable and objective and has all the investigative and subpoena powers necessary,
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It is extremely important that a commission independent of the executive and legislative branches analyzes the Katrina disaster and the events leading up to it.
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