The Lens’ fake subpoena records suit comes to an end. Orleans Parish takes over embattled Harney charter school. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
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Behind The Lens episode 14: ‘Unduly burdensome’
Scott Sternberg has a wrap-up of The Lens’ fake subpoena lawsuit. Charles Maldonado talks short-term rental regulations. And reporter Julie Dermansky talks about Louisiana politics and climate change.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Zooming in on ACORN’s Wade Rathke and a time before the far right owned ‘populism’
Founder is sowing seeds for an international ACORN revival.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State Supreme Court denies Orleans DA’s appeal request in fake subpoena records lawsuit
Lower courts had ordered the agency to produce fake subpoenas from a 16-month window. With the high court’s denial, those decisions stand.
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Orleans Parish transitions Harney to direct-run school over long winter break
Twenty-seven Harney employees are returning as district staff. The district plans to close the school this spring.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Cantrell PAC responds to tourism leader’s ‘unhinged’ Lens interview
Perry, president of New Orleans & Company, slammed city government in Behind The Lens interview.
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Week in Review: Trauma is the norm for many New Orleans kids. This school was made for them.
The New Orleans Center for Resilience serves children with some of the most extreme behavior needs in the city, often stemming from trauma or mental illness.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Citizen groups back plan to better fund and manage city green space
Millage recipients will have to accept coordinated planning.
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Behind The Lens episode 13: ‘Tell me what makes you burn inside to tear tourism down’
Editor Charles Maldonado talks about tourism taxes, jobs and data with Stephen Perry. And education reporter Marta Jewson discusses one of her latest stories, a collaboration with HuffPost on the Center for Resilience.
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Algiers Charter school employees must reapply for their jobs next year
The new policy comes as two of the charter group’s schools are set to close.