The real threats to New Orleans come from Louisiana conservatives
C.W. Canon opines on political state of the city, state and nation.
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Opinion
Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.
The Claiborne Expressway: David Waggonner on New Orleans’ ‘Hulking Mess’
An interview with the architect by Martin Pedersen.
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.
Rep. Troy Carter on the fate of New Orleans’ Claiborne Expressway
A talk with the congressman about the future of that troubled urban highway.
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.
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.
Louisiana welcomes immigrants
Warmly welcoming immigrants is something we should celebrate and encourage more of. It will make the state stronger as a result.
In the best interest of our children
HB 272 is a first step in creating much-needed oversight and implementing more effective strategies to reduce the impact of high-conflict divorce on families.
The first lie wins
As I spend Mother’s Day without my children, I am sending out a single positive message to parents in similar situations: I see you.
Let’s listen to New Orleans youth
Supporting our city’s youth should start with listening to their perspectives, and the New Orleans Citywide Youth Survey gives us that opportunity.
