Death penalty repeal gaining momentum — but needs your support

Pope Francis is unwavering in his opposition to capital punishment.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | January 28, 2019

How to fight the polarization that’s poisoning our politics and our city: listen to each other’s stories

Young New Orleanians are turning bitterness into betterness.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | December 6, 2018

Coming Together after Pittsburgh: Our faiths have watered the same ‘Tree of Life’

For more than a century, New Orleans Christians and Jews have reached across the divide.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | October 31, 2018

Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame

Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | September 8, 2018

Remembering Felicia Kahn: A relentless fighter who made a difference

Wide awake to injustice before anyone was ‘woke.’

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | July 13, 2018

College Track makes sure high school grads are actually ready for higher ed

Episcopal priest draws inspiration from youngsters overcoming long odds.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | September 15, 2017

How to escape political paralysis: Jefferson Bible points toward common ground

A strategy for healing a divided nation

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | July 22, 2017

Rampant use and abuse of ‘solitary confinement’ key to what ails Louisiana prisons

Vera Institute study offers hope for change

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | April 27, 2017

Justice and Beyond: Bending passionate anger toward positive change  

Its Monday evening forums have gained a central place in black community politics.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | January 13, 2017

Pondering ‘our suicide place’ — solitary confinement in Louisiana

What looked like rice was maggots. Part of her body was actually rotting way.

Opinion By The Rev. William Barnwell | December 5, 2016