MarylandMathTutor

In the original story, there's the following bit:

NPR and ProPublica were "creating ill will in the community, which may give rise to a security incident," the email says. "We will hold you and your news organizations fully responsible."

What was it like to receive a response like that? It seems to me like a blatant intimidation attempt, so I'd be really curious as to both your initial takes and any broader perspective you've gained, as well as if there were any other questionable American Red Cross statements.

Thanks so much for the response! Many critics have said the American Red Cross can at times be more concerned with their image than with their actual aid work. I found the criticism of "creating ill will in the community" in response to allegations regarding their effectiveness to be particularly emblematic of that branch of allegations.

Moving forward: besides your calls for increased transparency what changes would you like to ultimately see in the ways the ARC and NGOs like them operate?