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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire. This category features thought-provoking essays and commentary from writers, community members, and photographers offering insight into the issues, ideas, and experiences that shape New Orleans and beyond.

Dear mayor: Stop and rethink the relocation of City Hall.

The restoration and revitalization of the Municipal Auditorium should reflect the people’s vision and not be used for New Orleans City Hall.
by Sue Press May 13, 2021 Updated May 13, 2021

Biden’s infrastructure plan: creating a culture of renewal

It’s imperative that we stop seeing maintenance as a burden, and instead see it as an investment in our nation and our communities.
by Wes Michaels May 6, 2021 Updated May 6, 2021

A manifesto for Claiborne Avenue: It’s time to tear the highway down

Urban highways destroy neighborhoods. Show the world that you do believe that Black spaces, neighborhoods, economies and lives matter.
by Amy Stelly April 20, 2021 Updated April 20, 2021

A prudent proposal to save Louisiana’s petrochemical industry

I am a supreme thinker.
by Leo Lindner April 1, 2021 Updated April 1, 2021

Letter: Article gives wrong impression about city’s efforts to house the homeless

by Martha Kegel March 22, 2021 Updated March 22, 2021

Emergency funding for public transportation is an economic necessity

Public transportation systems across the country have taken major hits during the pandemic, losing rider fares as workers stayed home.
by Kelsey Foster March 12, 2021 Updated March 12, 2021

Shared housing is an affordable housing option

We need to recognize that if we truly want to combat climate change, if we truly want to create more housing equity, it will have an impact on our block and our neighborhood.
by Neal Morris March 1, 2021 Updated March 1, 2021

COVID Carnival could’ve been better

There’s no reason we can’t implement some fresh ideas for Carnival 2022.
by Lolis Eric Elie February 22, 2021 Updated February 22, 2021

Reaching out to the other side

Identify one person who disagrees substantially with your politics and your worldview and have a respectful, calm, and, ultimately, forward-looking conversation.
by Keith Twitchell February 17, 2021 Updated February 17, 2021

Inequalities in Louisiana have been exacerbated by COVID-19

By recognizing the patterns, paying attention to the data, and taking action quickly, those in power can stop this trend in its tracks.
by Kristen Lewis February 16, 2021 Updated February 16, 2021

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