Skip to content

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Katrina20
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us

Author: Anne Mueller

April’s Breakfast with the Newsmakers will focus on short-term rentals (video)

April 12, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
Do short-term rentals have long-term consequences for New Orleans? Find out more at our April 21 Newsmaker.

Help us celebrate six great years of nonprofit, independent reporting

February 26, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
We'd like to personally thank you for your support.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Operations is January’s Newsmaker (video)

January 18, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Morning fill-up: conversation, coffee and cake

November 16, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
Come by our office Thursday morning for a cup of coffee.

Public Defender Derwyn Bunton will appear at October’s Newsmakers event (video)

October 7, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
We'll talk about the harsh realities of publicly appointed defense attorneys at our October Newsmaker.

News ‘n’ Brews, a chance to engage with Lens reporters, is Tuesday

September 17, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
Thanks to the generosity of our event sponsor Wilson Johns, beers will be on us from 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Next Breakfast with the Newsmakers will focus on schools, charters (video)

September 9, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
We'll talk with Ken Ducote, the new leader of group of collaborating charter schools across the area

Join us live to discuss whether we’re safer, with flood authority member Paul Kemp

August 18, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
Oceanographer serves on consolidated levee board for the east bank.

Paul Kemp to discuss whether area is safer 10 years after Hurricane Katrina (video)

August 9, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
He'll speak at our Breakfast with the Newsmakers event at 8 a.m. Aug. 20.

Come here often? Join The Lens for our News ‘n’ Brews happy hour

July 27, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
Let us buy you a drink Tuesday, starting at 5:30.

Posts navigation

  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • »

About The Lens

The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. We provide the information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance.

Support the Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Newsletter

Sign up

Most Popular

Data centers spark fears of a 'Digital Cancer Alley' in LouisianaData centers spark fears of a 'Digital Cancer Alley' in LouisianaSeptember 25, 2025Gus BennettEnvironment
As millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regretAs millions face climate relocation, the nation’s first attempt sparks warnings and regretSeptember 26, 2025Terry L. Jones and Evan Simon | FloodlightEnvironment
Odorless, invisible and deadly: Exxon plans to lay carbon pipeline alarmingly close to La. residentsOdorless, invisible and deadly: Exxon plans to lay carbon pipeline alarmingly close to La. residentsSeptember 26, 2025Carolyne HeldmanBehind The Lens
The Lens
The Lens aims to engage and empower the residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. We provide the information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.


For more than a decade, we have reported on issues as well as public policy meant to address the needs of residents. The Lens seeks to focus on the inherent inequality that has created a multi-tiered system. We, at The Lens seek to uncover, illuminate, inform and take part in a forward-looking community. Join us.

 
 

Continue to The Lens