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The Lens to celebrate eight years of accountability at April 25 birthday event

by Nicholas Peddle April 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens wants to teach you how to find public records related to government spending

Learn how to find records related to public contracts, including bids, invoices and checks
by Anne Mueller March 2, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens is hosting a public records workshop Jan. 11

On Jan. 11, learn how to use public records to hold your government agencies accountable.
by Anne Mueller January 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

HuffPost’s Listen to America tour rolls into New Orleans this weekend

The Lens is pleased to be one of HuffPost’s partners. Join us at three events around town.
by Anne Mueller October 24, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens wants to teach you how to find public records related to elections

Mark your calendar for Sept. 20. It's the first of four workshops in the coming months.
by Anne Mueller September 12, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens is hosting a public records workshop Wednesday

On July 12 learn why public records are your window into local government.
by Anne Mueller July 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

News ‘n’ Brews is June 29

Meet with investigative reporters and editors at The Lens' happy hour
by Anne Mueller June 23, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Join us to discuss how climate change is altering the way Louisianians eat

Join us on April 20 to ask questions and learn more.
by Anne Mueller April 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

We’re celebrating 7 years! Join us for our anniversary party

by Anne Mueller March 9, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

News ‘n’ Brews, an informal happy hour with Lens reporters, is Feb. 16

by Anne Mueller February 3, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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