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Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion

Birthers still waiting for Superman’s birth certificate

A strong wave of initial buzz is preceding “Waiting for ‘Superman’”, a new documentary about schools in America and the difficulties low-income parents have in finding a quality education for their children. A lucky few will win the “good school” lottery, while the rest get left behind with dwindling future prospects. I’ll review “Waiting for […]

Posted inCriminal Justice

Committee to reconsider downgrading some crimes

The City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee today delayed a vote on downgrading certain misdemeanors to municipal court offenses because of concerns expressed by District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro. The group also discussed several other initiatives aimed at reducing the amount of jail and court time used for minor offenses. Addressing the City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee […]

Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

Council to consider alternatives to jailing municipal defendants

The New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee has provided public notice of its next meeting, apparently having re-read the state’s open-meetings law. The public was not invited to the last meeting of the group, where key jail issues were discussed. But this week, the meeting and an agenda are posted clearly on the city’s […]

Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use

New T-shirt shops could be banned from French Quarter

No new T-shirt shops would be allowed to open in the French Quarter under a proposed ordinance by New Orleans City Council member Kristin Gisleson Palmer, who represents the historic area. The proposal would let existing souvenir shops continue to operate, but they couldn’t expand. Such restrictive legislation isn’t new, Palmer said, pointing to similar […]