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Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

The truth will out

Left-wingers, right-wingers: Don’t lose heart. The truth about the presidential election of 2020 will soon be laid bare.
by Jed Horne January 20, 2021 Updated January 20, 2021

We must come together and eschew the roar of misinformation and dishonesty

True leadership requires honesty, even when it is not popular.
by Arnie Fielkow January 13, 2021 Updated January 13, 2021

New Orleans needs a champion

There's a huge opportunity to reduce the city's carbon emissions and move closer to fulfilling the goals of its climate plan. That opportunity rests with the removal of I-10 over Claiborne Avenue.
by Jay Arzu and Amy Stelly January 8, 2021 Updated January 5, 2024

Reflections on the Cult of Trumpism

The cult of Trumpism looks like a symptom of disease to me. Conversely, to a Trump supporter, my ideas may look like a symptom of disease.
by Orissa Arend January 6, 2021 Updated January 6, 2021

A marvelous New Orleans delicacy may soon disappear

If we don’t do anything to recover our declining oyster populations in Louisiana, this delicacy — a rare luxury in other parts of the country — could become out of reach for us, too.
by Raleigh Hoke December 23, 2020 Updated December 23, 2020

I am a serial evacuee

Voluntarily evacuating for storms every few weeks is exhausting, for evacuees and their families.
by Wendy King December 22, 2020 Updated December 22, 2020

Citizens should not have to call for independent disaster investigations

Bipartisan legislation would create a new board to study the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage nationwide.
by Sandy Rosenthal December 14, 2020 Updated December 14, 2020

Keep MRGO Closed. It’s Vital.

We must not forget the lessons learned from the MRGO disaster.
by Amanda Moore and Arthur J. Johnson December 10, 2020 Updated December 10, 2020

The value of libraries

Protect our libraries. Vote no on December 5.
by Moira Crone December 3, 2020 Updated December 3, 2020

The intent to harass Black politicians

Jason Williams’ indictment and accusations against LaToya Cantrell fall into a broader American tradition of thwarting Black, progressive officials.
by Eve Abrams November 25, 2020 Updated November 25, 2020

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