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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.
by Tom Wright January 11, 2019 Updated December 14, 2019

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.
by Nick Taylor January 10, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Cantrell PAC responds to tourism leader’s ‘unhinged’ Lens interview

Perry, president of New Orleans & Company, slammed city government in Behind The Lens interview.
by Charles Maldonado January 8, 2019 Updated December 25, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 5, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Citizen groups back plan to better fund and manage city green space

Millage recipients will have to accept coordinated planning.
by Scott Howard January 4, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Tom Wright January 4, 2019 Updated December 24, 2019

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.
by Marta Jewson January 3, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Fishing for good news? Here’s a breakthrough food lovers can celebrate

Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
by Dana Honn December 30, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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