Summertime and weekend programs can supercharge learning.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Scalise tragedy: Let’s break the taboo and talk about guns anyway
A terrible tragedy should provoke, not stifle, debate.
Posted inAudio, Environment
Audio: Post-Katrina population shift offers clues to the impending migration from Louisiana’s coast
Thousands of people may be forced to move inland in the coming years, according to the state.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish school district looking for outside group to take over Mahalia Jackson facility
Whether the school remains depends on the proposals, the superintendent says.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Prosecutor tried to jail victim of alleged domestic violence after she didn’t obey fake subpoena
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro has said people faced “no legal consequences” if they failed to obey fake subpoenas sent by his office. But one of his prosecutors got an arrest warrant for a woman in part because she didn’t obey a fake subpoena. She was never arrested because the charges were dropped.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live chat Thursday: Discuss The Lens’ reporting on fake subpoenas in and around New Orleans
Ask questions and offer suggestions on where to focus our reporting.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Live blog recap: Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks about Steve Scalise shooting
He called the shooting an attack on our democracy.
Posted inSchools
New Orleans College Prep didn’t notify the public, media about its CEO search committee meetings
That appears to violate the state Open Meetings Law.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Just-passed bill gives juvenile lifers a chance at parole if they’ve served 25 years
But prosecutors can oppose parole eligibility if they believe the defendant is irredeemable.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City drops appeal, letting stand a ruling that it violated The Lens’ right to examine public records
In exchange, The Lens dropped its claim to attorney’s fees.