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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

New City Council already caving in to tacky fast-food plan for Magazine Street

Allowing the fast-food outlet would open the door to more of same.
by Stacy Head June 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Anxiety and authenticity: Are ‘super-natives’ loving New Orleans to death?

One irony: STRs are gutting the neighborhoods tourists want to stay in.
by C.W. Cannon June 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

It’s not enough to ban fakery at Council hearings; we need a real Community Participation Program

A way to generate citizen involvement and grassroots power
by Keith Twitchell May 25, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Facing closure, Cypress Academy parents demand answers from charter, parish school boards

"We ask that you offer real solutions to this terrible situation in which you have put our families," they wrote.
by Valentina Lostalo, Gene Meneray and Amanda Barre Kogos May 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

‘Did I sound angry?’ Foe of Sun Yard takes umbrage at architect’s dismissive remarks

Civic participation is hard work that should be respected, not dissed.
by Eve Abrams May 21, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Is New Orleans the place for a truly honest look at the slave system?

A way to repudiate the gauzy falsehoods of 'Gone with the Wind.'
by Jed Horne May 14, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Citizen input getting squeezed out of plans for Charity Hospital district

Will the public be handed another 'done deal'?
by Janet Hays May 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Balancing act: Master plan upholds spirit of Audubon Park, commissioner contends

Amenities vs. open space in an 'urban Eden' that also invites 'active use'
by J. Kelly Duncan May 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

In memory of Ron Ridenhour: Finding the courage to tell terrible truths

The need is only more urgent in a season of political lies.
by Randy Fertel April 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Let’s learn from Hollygrove — shutdown sheds light on farmer markets across the region

Fans of local food need to be more knowing shoppers
by Dar Wolnik March 27, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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