Identify one person who disagrees substantially with your politics and your worldview and have a respectful, calm, and, ultimately, forward-looking conversation.
Posted inOpinion
Inequalities in Louisiana have been exacerbated by COVID-19
By recognizing the patterns, paying attention to the data, and taking action quickly, those in power can stop this trend in its tracks.
Posted inHealth
Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit
Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 115: Active cases
NOLA Public Schools reveals 140 previously unreported COVID cases since the beginning of the school year. A report shows police chases responding to nonviolent crimes are up. And the ACLU sues the Louisiana State Police.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 tracker upgrade reveals additional cases
The district recently changed its public reporting system to show a cumulative case count among students and staff for the school year.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Despite NOPD policy, most 2019 police vehicle pursuits occurred in response to non-violent violations
The year saw more injuries resulting from chases than any since the department has been releasing the data.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After improvements, monitors warn that conditions at the New Orleans jail may be backsliding
New report cites concerns over health care, violence, and staffing at the facility.
Posted inCoronavirus
Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says
City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
Posted inCriminal Justice
ACLU sues Louisiana State Police for access to facial recognition documents
According to suit, the State Police falsely claimed it did not have records on facial recognition. Emails released by the city of New Orleans prove that wasn’t true, the ACLU says.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to drop as quarantines double
Two campuses account for more than half of the 221 people quarantining.