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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.

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Behind The Lens episode 262: ‘A new generation’s fight’

Delaney Dryfoos on the sale of Entergy New Orleans' natural gas arm to a new entity and La'Shance Perry on the legal challenge to Act 246, the nation's strongest law blocking certain reproductive healthcare.
by Carolyne Heldman January 17, 2025 Updated January 17, 2025
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Behind The Lens episode 261: ‘A moment in the year’

The Lens staffers reflect on our work, including favorite stories, in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.
by Carolyne Heldman December 19, 2024 Updated December 19, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 260: ‘Tough Transitions’

Marta Jewson on the annual December announcement of which charter schools will close. Delaney Dryfoos on work to revitalize Maurepas Swamp.
by Carolyne Heldman December 12, 2024 Updated December 12, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 259: Opinion: ‘The education situation’

In a special episode, Adrinda Kelly, the founding Executive Director of Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA), whose mission is to support Black educators and Black-led schools, reflects on two decades of changes in New Orleans education.
by Carolyne Heldman December 9, 2024 Updated December 9, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 258: ‘Floodplains’

Delaney Dryfoos and Eric Schmid on new insurance models Mississippi River towns are leaning on. Nick Chrastil on juveniles leaving the Jackson Parish Jail.
by Carolyne Heldman November 30, 2024 Updated November 30, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 257: ‘Creating new reefs’

Delaney Dryfoos and La'Shance Perry on "Cajun Coral," a type of 3D printed coral used to help rebuild living reefs. Marta Jewson on the NOLA Public Schools' $36 million budget shortfall and superintendent's midyear resignation.
by Carolyne Heldman November 22, 2024 Updated November 22, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 256: ‘A Tricky Endeavor’

Delaney Dryfoos a federal rule to eliminate lead pipes in the next decade. Nick Chrastil on changes to federal welfare money. Jay Marcano on the call for Tulane University to divest from fossil fuels.
by Carolyne Heldman November 15, 2024 Updated November 15, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 255: ‘Civil rights at risk’

Delaney Dryfoos on a wharf redevelopment in the Lower 9th Ward. Marta Jewson on Louisiana AG's decision to join a lawsuit targeting transgender men and women, and broader civil rights.
by Carolyne Heldman November 8, 2024 Updated November 8, 2024
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Behind The Lens episode 254: ‘It’s scary, dangerous’

Marta Jewson and La'Shance Perry on their interview with a women about what it's like to be pregnant in Louisiana after the fall of Roe. Delaney Dryfoos on St. James residents' fight against industry.
by Carolyne Heldman October 18, 2024 Updated October 18, 2024
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Behind the Lens episode 253: ‘Mace with no warning’

Nick Chrastil and Katy Reckdahl on the Jackson Parish Jail housing kids without the required license to do so.
by Carolyne Heldman October 11, 2024 Updated October 11, 2024

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