The Supreme Court fight that could unravel who gets to be American
A case could upend a constitutional guarantee rooted in Reconstruction, raising concerns about rights long seen as settled.
This herbicide is so toxic it’s been banned in over 70 countries. But plants in the South are releasing it into the air.
Paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and just a sip is fatal, but tens of thousands of pounds of it are being released in the Mississippi Basin.
U.S. Supreme Court weighs how far police investigations can go in using cellphone location data
DC and 31 states including Louisiana supported the DOJ’s position that police should be able to use geofence warrants.
Immunity for oil & gas companies are on the horizon if HB804 becomes law in Louisiana
A new bill from State Rep. Geymann would restrict nearly any claims for damages caused by emissions. Environmental reporter Emily Sanders from ExxonKnews explains what's in the bill."
Surgical workforce crisis requires a new training playbook in New Orleans – and across America
In New Orleans, the lack of surgical techs is already compounding the existing problems hospitals face. But most training efforts across New Orleans and Louisiana remain largely rooted in traditional models, with newer approaches still in early stages of adoption.
New Orleans still faces widespread lead risks. Here’s why this conference matters.
With nearly 90% of sampled homes showing lead in drinking water, a national conference is bringing experts, practitioners, and policymakers together to focus on real solutions, workforce development, and stronger coordination to make homes safer.
In abusive relationships, the end can be the most dangerous part
Two tragedies, in Virginia and Louisiana, highlight the peril that some women and children face during divorce or separation.
Where do we go from here?
The three judgeships slated to be cut from the courthouse at Tulane Avenue and Broad Street represent far more than three individual judges losing their positions. They represent hundreds of cases that will now have to be handled by the remaining nine judges.
90% of Louisiana foster youth face re-victimization. One senator believes that the state could do better by abolishing DCFS altogether.
Louisiana's child welfare system was built to protect children. For Black girls, it has become another door into the pipeline.
