Scientists say Louisiana’s latest projections for coastal flooding are grim, but realistic
The worst-case scenario in the 2012 Master Plan is the best-case in the 2017 one.
Orleans sheriff plans new facility for inmates who need mental-health and medical care
Sheriff Marlin Gusman has wanted to build such a facility, but the proposal is smaller than what he has envisioned.
Coastal flooding may force thousands of homes in Louisiana to be elevated or bought out
The latest version of the state's coastal restoration plan, released today, offers a much grimmer view of the future than before. Twice as much land could be lost if the state does nothing. Even if everything works as planned, about 27,000 buildings may have to be elevated, flood-proofed or bought out, including about 5,900 in St. Tammany.
Native Americans of Grand Bayou seeking help to remain in homeland
When the state officials drew the cost-benefit limits of expensive coastal restoration on a map of coastal Louisiana, some Native Americans found themselves on the wrong side of a government decision. Again. They'd like justice, but they'll settle for help in maintaining their way of life. Neither is likely.
Behind the crackle of guns in a violent city: a search for peace, a brush with death
"I woke up in a jumble of tubes and stapled flesh."
Lens lawsuit over city’s purchasing records kicked back for a thorough hearing
Appeals court said judge didn't take all evidence into consideration before ruling for the reporters
Fired city parking director claims department employees retaliated against four former coworkers
All four have provided key testimony to support Zepporiah Edmonds in her case against the city.
Donate to The Lens through Jan. 19, and the Knight Foundation will double your gift
National media philanthropy is hoping to bolster solid local reporting in the face of fake news.
How ReNEW has tried to make up teaching for special-ed students shorted two years ago
A state investigation found that ReNEW had inflated how much extra attention it would provide certain students, and then didn’t provide the extra help to students who needed it. The state made the charter network find those students and provide the help now.
Warning: Regulating e-cigs as smoked tobacco may be hazardous to health
A classic case of special-interest lobbying on behalf of giant corporations.
