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Behind The Lens
This category offers reflections, artist notes, and behind-the-scenes insights from our photographers and reporters’ perspectives—revealing the thought, emotion, and intention behind the images that define their work.
Behind The Lens episode 183: ‘a self-tithing business’
Behind The Lens episode 182: ‘police aren’t being utilized correctly’
Behind The Lens episode 181: ‘This is paradise’
A carbon sequestration project has residents worried about the future of Lake Maurepas. A mental health crisis intervention program in New Orleans. And The Lens' newsroom has a new editor.
Behind The Lens episode 180: ‘Time to go back to the drawing board’
A DOJ official warns the state against transferring juveniles to Angola. A judge cancels state permits for Formosa. An alleged staff assault on a New Orleans public schools student. And the latest in transparency from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.
Behind The Lens episode 179: ‘Our best option’
A three-day court hearing on the state's plan to transfer juveniles to a facility at Angola. And the latest on the planned relocation of Gordon Plaza residents.
Behind The Lens episode 178: ‘It was like they were trying to keep it a secret’
New Orleans jail detainees report serious injuries from raid last month. St. James Parish rejects zoning change for site of stalled methanol plant. And the New Orleans City Council takes action on short-term rentals and disputed water bills.
Behind The Lens episode 177: ‘For these reasons, the Court will hold yet another status conference’
Alleged violations of special education law at the city's largest charter network. An expensive tax deal in St. John Parish. And yes, we indeed have more Phase III content.
Behind The Lens episode 176: ‘Plaintiffs look to the court to bring this nightmare to an end’
Gulf Coast 'dead zone' smaller this year, but still larger than it should be. Council tries to rein in facial recognition. And a lawsuit over the 2019 JFK High graduation scandal is still ongoing.
Behind The Lens episode 175: ‘The evidence was not there’
A federal jury acquits Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams on 10 counts of tax fraud. And the New Orleans City Council and Entergy agree to a moratorium on service suspensions.
