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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.

The city's trash contractors need to be held accountable in every way possible.

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?

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.

All candidates should speak up and speak often about their plans for improving the regulation of Entergy and setting equitable energy policies for the people of New Orleans.

The water isn’t going anywhere. We must all learn to live and work with it.

The mayor’s City Hall proposal has done real damage to her reputation. Reversing course and creating a place that would honor the legacy of Congo Square would help restore confidence.

Over time, the names attached to schools can evolve into names of supportive and inclusive communities, with little connection to the dead guys who share the monikers.

The restoration and revitalization of the Municipal Auditorium should reflect the people’s vision and not be used for New Orleans City Hall.

It’s imperative that we stop seeing maintenance as a burden, and instead see it as an investment in our nation and our communities.