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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire. This category features thought-provoking essays and commentary from writers, community members, and photographers offering insight into the issues, ideas, and experiences that shape New Orleans and beyond.

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

Enough! A generation failed by adults is taking to the streets this Saturday

Students march Saturday for gun control
by Louise Olivier March 21, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Emerging Audubon Park plan: long on ‘amenities,’ short on green space

Study shows shockingly little land left open for unrestricted uses.
by Adrienne Petrosini March 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Jane Jacobs’ victories against Robert Moses saved a city and also empowered women

The "housewife" who took on the "Master Builder."
by Roberta Brandes Gratz March 14, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Should Big Brother watch everything you do in the Big Easy? Council defers action yet again

Grassroots fighting a City Hall gone gaga over surveillance.
by Hannah Kreiger-Benson and Mariama Eversley March 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The NRA swaps guns for a sledgehammer and swings it at America

With both Trump and the NRA in his pocket, Putin must be laughing up his sleeve
by C.W. Cannon March 2, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Fewer kids are being jailed — but the need for post-release programming is only more urgent

FFLIC fights for youth and communities ravaged by recidivism
by Gina Womack February 26, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Hot throw solves burning question! What to do with Gen. Lee’s remains?

Carnival works a bit of political magic.
by Jed Horne February 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Is an upscale hotel in Bywater better than another Airbnb? You be the judge

Development can be fine, but here's the question: Who benefits?
by Morgan Dowdy and Michael Esealuka February 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Louisiana pols strap us in for another ride on Big Oil’s rickety roller coaster

Jobs? How about redeploying workers to clean up our ravaged coast?
by Anne Rolfes January 30, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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