“It’s standard operating procedure in politics these days to deride bold policy reform as “pie-in-the-sky,” or a “pipe-dream.” This requires a willful ignorance of the fact that visionary policy, driven and shaped by grassroot movements, has always been the engine that moves our democracy forward.”
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New Orleans school announces temporary closure after possible exposure to coronavirus
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans to close Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’
Posted inGovernment & Politics
‘The time is now’: City Council puts pause on additional public cameras to work on comprehensive surveillance regulations
Councilman Jason Williams said he was prompted to the delay the vote and create new regulations after meeting with the local community group Eye on Surveillance
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Schools, jail, hospitals and other agencies detail coronavirus plans
Agencies are increasing cleaning, limiting trips, and schools are preparing for the potential of prolonged closures.
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Individuals from three New Orleans public schools staying home as precaution after travel to countries with high coronavirus risk
The individuals traveled over Mardi Gras break, according to officials. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in the state, as of Monday morning.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 71: 'A spiritual battle'
Charters schools prepare for a potential outbreak of coronavirus. Pollution opponents link up in New Orleans. And Nick Chrastil offers background on the Section G Project.
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OPSB member Ben Kleban to resign in June
Kleban plans to move to Washington state with his family. The board will appoint a new member until his term expires in January.
Posted inSection G
The Section G Podcast episode 2: ‘Speedy is his name’
In this episode, we look at Frank Shea’s career, some of its historical context, and talk with a man who watched Shea operate for over 20 years, became his political rival and developed some strong feelings about him
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Part 1: The Strange Career of Judge Frank Shea
The first in a four-part series on the life and career of Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea.
Posted inOpinion
CPRA: It doesn’t have to be this way
“Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is missing the greatest opportunity in the state’s Coastal Zone, namely combining storm and flood protection with the expansion of renewable, fauna- and flora-based, Coastal Zone industries.”