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Militias: a dangerous symptom of the right’s national romanticism

Militias are symptoms of a more profound problem: Many Americans can’t come to terms with the horrors and hypocrisy that seeded the foundations of this country.
by Leo Lindner October 2, 2020 Updated October 2, 2020

Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students

NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”
by Marta Jewson October 1, 2020 Updated October 1, 2020

New Orleans to move into ‘phase 3.1’

Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 1, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

Entering second year, district’s high school reviews could carry consequences

NOLA Public Schools began reviewing high school student records after a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School in 2019.
by Marta Jewson September 30, 2020 Updated September 30, 2020

Tourism industry groups cut funding for French Quarter security and improvements

New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 30, 2020 Updated October 5, 2020

Chief public defender takes leave of absence amid judicial campaign

by Nick Chrastil September 30, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

COVID-19 testing guide

A guide to finding and getting a test in New Orleans.
by Philip Kiefer September 29, 2020 Updated November 23, 2020

Approaching headcount date, virtual attendance has varied widely in New Orleans schools

Average district attendance is 81 percent, compared to 91.8 percent average attendance in the 2018-2019 school year.
by Marta Jewson September 28, 2020 Updated September 28, 2020

A year after critical report, massive case and warrant backlogs remain at Municipal Court

Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
by Nick Chrastil September 28, 2020 Updated September 29, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 100: Don’t worry, it’s not a clip show

A new COVID spike at the jail. Laura evacuees arrested in New Orleans. NOLA Public Schools fights subpoena in Kennedy suit. And a rental assistance program has provided little assistance.
by Carolyne Heldman September 25, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

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