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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Their art proves therapeutic for young poets in violence-torn New Orleans

And yet arts programming in schools nationwide is on the wane.
by Andre Perry May 2, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Our jazz is culturally black, but its global dissemination owes a lot to Italians

Benito Mussolini dug it big-time
by Anna Celenza May 1, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Rampant use and abuse of ‘solitary confinement’ key to what ails Louisiana prisons

Vera Institute study offers hope for change
by The Rev. William Barnwell April 27, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Industrial Canal lock project: Try getting info about it from the Army Corps!

Comment period expires with questions still unanswered
by Ariane Wiltse April 23, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Students gather to reclaim the role they played as leaders in the Civil Rights era

Ambassador Young returns to the city where the SCLC was born.
by Joe Givens April 14, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

If TOPS must get cut, make sure the well-to-do — not the poor — bear the burden

by Andre Perry April 4, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

CNN’s Reza Aslan tries to understand Vodou — and falls short

Evangelical Christians continue efforts to suppress the religion
by Sallie Ann Glassman April 2, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Cabrini Playground can do double duty for both unleashed dogs and kids

Group disputes recent opinion column on Quarter dog run.
by Anne Marie Hesson March 29, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Autism-related services face the ax: pay now or watch social costs soar

State budgeteers eye our most vulnerable children for cruel cuts.
by Kelly Spears March 27, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Why we chose New Orleans after seven great years in Asia

Appreciating values and freedoms — only more as Trump imperils them.
by Donna Lednicky and Sean Chadwell March 24, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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