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Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

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

Rep. Troy Carter on the fate of New Orleans’ Claiborne Expressway

A talk with the congressman about the future of that troubled urban highway.
by Martin Pedersen August 2, 2022 Updated August 2, 2022

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.
by Christina You July 19, 2022 Updated July 19, 2022

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.  
by Leo Lindner July 14, 2022 Updated July 18, 2022

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