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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Vote YES for housing

On December 11, vote yes for the Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund.
by Maxwell Ciardullo December 10, 2021 Updated December 10, 2021

New Orleans is still facing a housing squeeze

Without action, renters are vulnerable to the powerful forces threatening affordability in the city: gentrification, climate change and zoning.
by Michelle Whetten December 9, 2021 Updated December 9, 2021

Will the psychedelic revolution bypass people of color?

People of color and others who lack equal access to quality healthcare will suffer the most from our nation's archaic drug laws. We must not allow the psychedelic renaissance to pass them by.
by Ron Hill November 26, 2021 Updated November 26, 2021

Why the upcoming election for sheriff matters

When it comes to the Sheriff’s Office and its biggest function — running the city’s jail — yes, the system is indeed broken. But that’s precisely why your vote matters.
by Jon Wool November 24, 2021 Updated November 23, 2021

Busting the myth of carbon capture

Any plan to address climate change must drastically reduce the presence of greenhouse gas emitting industries in the state of Louisiana.
by Jesse George October 28, 2021 Updated October 28, 2021

David Waggonner on New Orleans and the way forward after Ida

An interview with architect David Waggoner, by Marin Pedersen.
by Martin Pedersen October 22, 2021 Updated October 22, 2021

When the means just defy the ends

The Lusher charter board's decision to close a meeting to the public — and use attorney-client privilege to justify it — suggests that its members view the public itself as an adverse party.
by Casius Pealer October 18, 2021 Updated October 18, 2021

Time for New Orleans to pick up the trash

The city's trash contractors need to be held accountable in every way possible.
by Thomas J. Adams and Suzanne-Juliette Mobley October 4, 2021 Updated October 4, 2021

Our community should invest in our youth

When a young person makes a mistake, we need to look at our decisions and how we react. Should we try to support and rehabilitate them, or simply lock them up and throw away the key?
by Freedom Fox Richardson August 23, 2021 Updated August 23, 2021

I want my vote back!

Jason Williams is just an example of everything wrong with a system that continues to target the most vulnerable populations in our community: Black and brown youth.
by Gina Womack July 27, 2021 Updated July 27, 2021

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