A Kale of Two Cities: the magical New Orleans and the Americanist version
The national press shows that it’s not really interested in New Orleanian self-analysis. Apparently we’re not qualified.
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Opinion
Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.
Kalegate: Self-described ‘transplant’ makes a meal of NY Times travel story
The article in the New York Times "felt like one giant facepalm that confirms all of the worst clichés about new New Orleanians."
Online ‘Commentgate’ seems tied to Washington in more ways than one
To probe the depths of the scandal that rocked the U.S. Attorney's office, connect the dots and read between the lines — just like Judge Engelhardt did.
Justice and economics converge in debate over right-sizing minimum wage
Edgar "Dooky" Chase does the math and tells us precisely what our minimum wage should be, to sustain U.S. productivity.
‘Commentgate’ isn’t going away any time soon — nor should it
Moseley: We've seen just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to outing pseudonymous feds who posted online.
Get the science right: Diverting river sediment is key to saving the coast
As anglers are discovering in the Wax Lake area, river water and good fishing are not only compatible, they go hand in hand.
Sediment diversions won’t save the coast — and they’ll be bad news for fishermen
Funneling "Dead Zone" chemicals into state wetlands may be good for the Gulf, but doesn't sound great for fish and aquatic vegetation.
Hate abortion? Then why fight efforts to assure pregnancies are planned?
The author, with firsthand experience of abortion, questions the wisdom of Archbishop Aymond's recent diatribe.
Rethinking Ray Nagin: His greatest accomplishment was his re-election
Nagin tapped into something buried deep in the electorate’s psyche. But what? Racial code? Reformer fairy dust?
When was Carnival’s golden age? Take a look around — we’re living in it
Carnival is more broadly participatory than ever, and its downtown culmination on Fat Tuesday is a public art form unique to New Orleans.
