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Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Why a long list of Louisiana lawyers are urging the Pardon Board and governor to grant clemency to those on Death Row

Attorney James E. Boren contends that Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office has too many conflicts to be advising the Board on this matter.
by James E. Boren August 1, 2023 Updated August 2, 2023

Can Neighborhood Associations Play a Lead Role in a Sustainable New Orleans?

The Central Carrollton Association (CCA), a neighborhood group, has partnered with Faith New Orleans for the last four years to lead one of the largest volunteer recycling efforts in the city. 
by Kevin Fitzwilliam July 13, 2023 Updated July 17, 2023

Our children are too precious for us to give up and go home

by Roishetta Ozane May 18, 2023 Updated June 7, 2023

Now is the Time to Speak up for Parks in New Orleans!

by Shaun Duncan and Lake Douglas May 9, 2023 Updated May 10, 2023

The City Council must stand up for our neighbors and culture

by Maxwell Ciardullo March 20, 2023 Updated March 20, 2023

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."
by Leo Lindner December 9, 2022

It looks like OneApp is the whole damn problem!

The former OneApp policy specialist opines on the city's centralized school enrollment system.
by Brooke Wanamaker December 8, 2022

The real threats to New Orleans come from Louisiana conservatives

C.W. Canon opines on political state of the city, state and nation.
by C.W. Cannon November 8, 2022 Updated November 8, 2022

The Claiborne Expressway: David Waggonner on New Orleans’ ‘Hulking Mess’

An interview with the architect by Martin Pedersen.
by Martin Pedersen August 19, 2022 Updated August 18, 2022

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.
by Kaila Jane Woodsen August 11, 2022 Updated August 11, 2022

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