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NOLA Public Schools reopen campuses Monday; teachers to be added to vaccine eligibility list

School staff will be eligible for vaccination beginning next week.
by Marta Jewson February 18, 2021 Updated February 18, 2021

Reaching out to the other side

Identify one person who disagrees substantially with your politics and your worldview and have a respectful, calm, and, ultimately, forward-looking conversation.
by Keith Twitchell February 17, 2021 Updated February 17, 2021

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.
by Kristen Lewis February 16, 2021 Updated February 16, 2021

Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit

Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
by Philip Kiefer February 12, 2021 Updated February 17, 2021

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.
by Carolyne Heldman February 12, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson February 11, 2021 Updated February 11, 2021

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.
by Nick Chrastil February 10, 2021 Updated February 10, 2021

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.
by Nick Chrastil February 9, 2021 Updated February 10, 2021

Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says

City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
by Philip Kiefer February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

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