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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 104: ‘Indefinitely and perpetually’

A wrap on Tuesday's local elections. (Those have actually ended.) And the Wisner Trust is back in the news again.
by Carolyne Heldman November 6, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 103: ‘Safeguarded and removed as far as humanly possible from any form of political influence’

The OPSB elections. Civil Service and the Mayor's Office. And more material witness warrants connected to a DA candidate.
by Carolyne Heldman October 23, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 102: God save the state and this honorable court

Material witness warrants and DA candidates. Sidney Torres and Civil District Court. And the possible end of a five-year-old consent decree over the city's schools.
by Carolyne Heldman October 16, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 101: Dual reporting

A critical report on special education at a New Orleans charter school. Furloughs for thousands of city employees. An ordinance that could limit city surveillance. And a court hearing in the Phase III jail dispute.
by Carolyne Heldman October 9, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 100: Don’t worry, it’s not a clip show

A new COVID spike at the jail. Laura evacuees arrested in New Orleans. NOLA Public Schools fights subpoena in Kennedy suit. And a rental assistance program has provided little assistance.
by Carolyne Heldman September 25, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 99: This is the way we go to school

Colleges and elementary schools are back in session. Wait, why is that news? Oh right.
by Carolyne Heldman September 18, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 98: Bonus episode

Featuring Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough and Dr. C. Reynold Verret. Interviews by Philip Kiefer.
by Carolyne Heldman September 11, 2020 Updated September 11, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 98: Public resources, public mandates

Two local HBCU presidents discuss their decision to participate in a vaccine trial. Also, schools, crowds and COVID. Library told to do more with less. And the great jail building debate turns 10.
by Carolyne Heldman September 11, 2020 Updated September 11, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 97: ‘There are still these gaps’

Disappearing COVID-19 data. An apparent suicide at the New Orleans jail. And taking attendance without a classroom.
by Carolyne Heldman September 4, 2020 Updated September 4, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 96: ‘The effects tend to linger’

Disasters and mental health. A defamation lawsuit from a former New Orleans charter school administrator. And an unusually forceful criminal justice resolution from the City Council.
by Carolyne Heldman August 28, 2020 Updated August 28, 2020

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