Appreciating values and freedoms — only more as Trump imperils them.
Posted inInside the News Room
As The Lens marks another birthday, here’s a look at what we’ve done and what’s to come
Join us this evening as we celebrate seven years of dogged, independent journalism.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
The city has received nearly 400 Airbnb applications so far; more to come
More are coming in every day as April 1 approaches. That’s when the city’s regulations on short-term rentals go into effect.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Kids win a round in fight to keep Cabrini from going to the dogs
Gentrifiers have been fighting tooth and claw to split playing field in half.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Here’s our latest map of Airbnb applications in New Orleans
Under a law that goes into effect next month, all short-term rentals must be registered with the city.
Posted inEnvironment
Hilcorp seeks dredging permit a year after dragging drilling barge through shallow water
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.