Members of the Louisiana Oystermen Association said the state should reject it because of the company’s history of problems.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
Standing tall on the front lines of justice in an unjust system
Jailed for months without trial, ‘James’ is rescued by Public Defenders.
Posted inLand Use
Here’s a map of everyone in New Orleans who has applied so far for a license to rent their home on Airbnb
The city is taking applications now. It will start enforcing the new rules on April 1.
Posted inSchools
School district outlines ethical safeguards after Lens report on ties between central office and charter group
Orleans Parish School Board members don’t appear concerned about the employees’ involvement in a charter application.
Posted inSchools
State says ReNEW Schools broke law by meeting privately to interview CEO candidates
ReNEW was formally notified of the violation Tuesday.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish school district broke state rules by extending charter application deadline without permission
The schedule was set by the state board of education, and districts had to get permission to divert from it.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
KKK wizard David Duke’s 1990 run foreshadowed pro-Trump passion
Vintage Duke documentary to be screened Tuesday at Loyola.
Posted inOpinion
Behind the Zulu blackface flap: liberal guilt, clueless outsiders
Does Ann Tuennerman have something to atone for?
Posted inSchools
ReNEW Schools board set to hire Kevin Guitterrez as CEO at meeting tonight
Until now, the selection process has taken place in private, which appears to violate the state Open Meetings Law.
Posted inEvents
We’re celebrating 7 years! Join us for our anniversary party
Thanks to the support of our readers and members, The Lens will celebrate its seventh anniversary on Thursday, March 23. Join us as we toast our future of reporting the facts. EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, March 23 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Lens World Headquarters, 4344 Earhart Blvd. Parking: Limited parking available in front of and behind our […]