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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

‘Fire and fury’? Or just more fakery: How to read the Trump takedown

Trump's threat to ban the book has catapulted it to best-sellerdom.
by Jed Horne January 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

‘Complete Streets’ are the roads to a healthier, more equitable New Orleans

Don't overlook bicycling's role in region's future, study urges.
by Dan Favre and Jeanette Gustat January 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Plan for blighted Claiborne Avenue: ill-conceived, exclusionary, lacks due diligence

An open letter to Mayor Landrieu
by Amy Stelly December 20, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Mind your own business, brother: As predators fall, women find strength in sisterhood

A rebuttal to C.W. Cannon's recent column on sexual predation
by Lillian McNee December 14, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Harassed as a boy, libidinous as a man: But don’t call me an abuser

A blunt meditation on sexual politics in our time
by C.W. Cannon December 8, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Red snapper imperiled by Trump team’s gift to the yachting set

Adjustments to red snapper limits are an intentional violation of the law.
by Dana Honn December 4, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Crafting a transparent process for championing public art and monuments

Paper Monuments asks what you think should replace Confederate statues.
by Sue Mobley November 27, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

35 Days: My candidate for mayor lost — but New Orleans won big

Reflections on a history-making election
by Kim Vaz-Deville November 19, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

How to squeeze payback politics out of city contracts for professional services

Tulane public interest lawyer would engage college presidents in selection process.
by David Marcello November 10, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

The Big Sleazy: Let’s make sure our next mayor doesn’t suit up for ‘pay-to-play’ contracting games

The bad old days could be right around the corner.
by Steven Bingler November 8, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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