How New Orleans’ system of financing courts feeds on the poor.
It’s time to abolish money bail and conviction fees in New Orleans courts
Death penalty repeal gaining momentum — but needs your support
Pope Francis is unwavering in his opposition to capital punishment.
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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.
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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.
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Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame
Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
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Remembering Felicia Kahn: A relentless fighter who made a difference
Wide awake to injustice before anyone was ‘woke.’
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College Track makes sure high school grads are actually ready for higher ed
Episcopal priest draws inspiration from youngsters overcoming long odds.
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How to escape political paralysis: Jefferson Bible points toward common ground
A strategy for healing a divided nation
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Rampant use and abuse of ‘solitary confinement’ key to what ails Louisiana prisons
Vera Institute study offers hope for change
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Justice and Beyond: Bending passionate anger toward positive change
Its Monday evening forums have gained a central place in black community politics.