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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Citizens should not have to call for independent disaster investigations

Bipartisan legislation would create a new board to study the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage nationwide.
by Sandy Rosenthal December 14, 2020 Updated December 14, 2020

Keep MRGO Closed. It’s Vital.

We must not forget the lessons learned from the MRGO disaster.
by Amanda Moore and Arthur J. Johnson December 10, 2020 Updated December 10, 2020

The value of libraries

Protect our libraries. Vote no on December 5.
by Moira Crone December 3, 2020 Updated December 3, 2020

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.
by Eve Abrams November 25, 2020 Updated November 25, 2020

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."
by Leo Lindner November 17, 2020 Updated November 17, 2020

This year, justice is on the ballot

We have a responsibility to make our voices heard.
by Jen Schnidman and Adolfo Garcia October 31, 2020 Updated October 30, 2020

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.
by Linda Usdin October 30, 2020 Updated October 30, 2020

‘Doubles-to-Dorms’: Another threat to New Orleans neighborhoods

The City Council should carefully consider zoning law changes to avoid irreversibly damaging historic neighborhoods.
by Chunlin Leonhard October 30, 2020 Updated October 30, 2020

‘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.
by Sara S. Orton October 19, 2020 Updated October 19, 2020

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.
by Calvin Alexander and Linda Marchand October 12, 2020 Updated October 12, 2020

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