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Category: Government & Politics

Absent officers stall hearing on 7th Ward bar

by Karen Gadbois October 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite community input, Landrieu increases NOPD spending, cuts most other areas

by Ariella Cohen October 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

More than 50 demolitions considered today

by Karen Gadbois October 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Occupy New Orleans protesters settle in

by Matt Davis October 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

For your consideration: Lens makes available spreadsheet of state employee salaries

by Jessica Williams October 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sports-bar complex near Superdome gets around to asking for a liquor permit

by Karen Gadbois October 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Buddy’s last best chance: Punch out a Wall Street protester

by Mark Moseley October 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Like national group, Occupy Nola could learn from Tea Party

by Mark Moseley October 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Occupy New Orleans protest draws large crowd and mixed reactions

The Lens wants readers' impressions of the protest. See end of story for instructions on how to connect with the Public Insight Network and comment on whether you identify with protest goals and messages.
by Matt Davis October 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Thousands in improperly documented Nagin-era charges foul city's 2010 audit

by Ariella Cohen October 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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