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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Soros accepts Ridenhour Prize for Courage in an age of lies

Ron Ridenhour's letter changed the history of a war.
by The Editors April 17, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Misconduct by prosecutors is rampant — how do we deter it?

Orleans DA's office among worst offenders
by Mike Fawer April 11, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB owes America—and our kids—smarter stewardship of school buildings

Diverting money from maintenance is a truly bad idea.
by Lona Edwards Hankins April 8, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

When is Cantrell going to stop cuddling with the pro-monument crowd?

Keep them here — and keep them off pedestals.
by Lt. Col. Richard Westmoreland (Ret.) April 4, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Racist police violence: two very different cities with something in common

Shameful record of torture and killings by cops here and in Chicago
by Flint Taylor April 1, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Student testing for the 21st century: finding alternatives to forced choice

Better options are out there, or on the way.
by Folwell Dunbar March 27, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Transportation planner sees merit in speeding up Canal streetcar service

Focus should be on transit riders, not cars.
by Bobby Evans March 22, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Going off the grid: Canal streetcars rumble toward a big mistake

Plan would drop stops, block intersections.
by Roberta Brandes Gratz March 17, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Jailing victims or healing them: a tale of two very different responses to abuse

Court Watch NOLA seeks wholesale reform of the justice system.
by Orissa Arend March 13, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

A young conservative makes the case for ending Louisiana’s death penalty

Opposition to capital punishment gains momentum on the right.
by Marcus Maldonado March 7, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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