The intent to harass Black politicians
Jason Williams’ indictment and accusations against LaToya Cantrell fall into a broader American tradition of thwarting Black, progressive officials.
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Opinion
Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.
The irony of ‘Law and Order’
Voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer said, "Black people know what white people mean when they say law and order."
This year, justice is on the ballot
We have a responsibility to make our voices heard.
How do we create a civil civic society? Vote!
Election day is on November 3rd. Don’t wake up the next day and wish you had done more to protect our democracy.
‘Doubles-to-Dorms’: Another threat to New Orleans neighborhoods
The City Council should carefully consider zoning law changes to avoid irreversibly damaging historic neighborhoods.
‘I’m not racist’ because…
I was so busy telling myself how not racist I was that I wasn’t paying attention to my own behavior and recognizing myself in the discussions of racial bias in America.
Holy Cross School: The how and why of losing historic buildings
It's past time for the developers of the historic school building to step up, preserve and maintain it.
We do not need another jail complex
We need more community-based mental health services, not Phase III.
Militias: a dangerous symptom of the right’s national romanticism
Militias are symptoms of a more profound problem: Many Americans can’t come to terms with the horrors and hypocrisy that seeded the foundations of this country.
New Orleans bar owner: It’s time to lift the ban on to-go drinks
The city's ban is not stopping people from congregating. But it is putting hundreds of businesses and even more jobs in jeopardy.
