Brady LaFleur, who has autism and Down syndrome, has spent much of the last year learning one-on-one in a special room in the old McDonogh 35 building. Now the building is being gutted. Brady needs a new space to accommodate him, and the school district isn’t going to find it for him.
Posted inInside the News Room
The Lens’ Week in Review: What did Entergy know and when did Entergy know it?
It’s been exactly one week since the last time we did this.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Documents show Entergy, PR firm knew more about astroturfing campaign than they let on
Documents released to the city council cast doubt on Entergy’s contention that it didn’t know supporters would be paid to show up at public meetings to promote the power plant. An Entergy employee was told of allegations three times, as early as October. Documents also contradict the PR firm’s contention that it didn’t know, either.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Citizen group derides Audubon Commission’s ‘master plan’ as a sham to avoid public input
Golf course and zoo are officially off-limits to master planners. Why?
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Harney charter school withheld employees retirement funds for months
A similar case in Maryland resulted in a federal theft conviction.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Southern Poverty Law Center files complaint on traffic diversion
The activist group filed a formal complaint on Monday spurred by The Lens’ investigation into traffic diversion programs.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: Documents provide new insight on Entergy’s astroturfing campaign
We have news from around the city — and our own newsroom — in this week’s roundup. Founder Karen Gadbois is reactivating her prize-winning coverage of land use. Watch her interview reflecting on our humble beginnings and then read about our new plans below. Want to get news as it breaks? Sign up for our email […]
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics, Opinion
Memo from Florida to Steve Scalise: Keep the rigs—and pollution—on your side of the Gulf
Remembering tar balls, oil slicks and the summer that wasn’t.
Posted inSchools
No public discussion or vote as Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy picks new leader
Five-candidate list of contenders also kept from public review.
Posted inInside the News Room
Charting a path forward for The Lens, New Orleans’ nonprofit source of investigative journalism
Building on the most successful year in our history, The Lens is announcing a significant shake-up of editorial and administrative structures. We are committing to deeper coverage of New Orleans culture, in particular the economics and regulation of our tourism, dining, arts and music. Veteran reporter Charles Maldonado will take charge of the newsroom as […]