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Opinion
Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.
It is sweet and glorious to die for shag carpet
"Louisiana can once again sun itself in the intellectual power of its state’s representatives."
It looks like OneApp is the whole damn problem!
The former OneApp policy specialist opines on the city's centralized school enrollment system.
The real threats to New Orleans come from Louisiana conservatives
C.W. Canon opines on political state of the city, state and nation.
The Claiborne Expressway: David Waggonner on New Orleans’ ‘Hulking Mess’
An interview with the architect by Martin Pedersen.
An open letter to Mayor Cantrell
A letter from the person who reported witnessing a rape in progress in the French Quarter on July 26, 2022.
Rep. Troy Carter on the fate of New Orleans’ Claiborne Expressway
A talk with the congressman about the future of that troubled urban highway.
Youths’ vision for public safety
What does public safety look like for a high schooler in New Orleans? This is a question I wish teachers, elected officials and family members would ask more young people in the city.
Poverty is policy and so is crime
If the real intention is to fight crime, we should consider slapping a macho chokehold on poverty. It might give a lot of people the chance to breathe.
Louisiana welcomes immigrants
Warmly welcoming immigrants is something we should celebrate and encourage more of. It will make the state stronger as a result.
