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Category: 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.

Hey, mister! Throw me some hydrochlorofluorocarbons!

by Cathy Hughes December 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

With staffers flacking online, Letten didn’t need enemies

by Mark Moseley November 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Rants under yet another alias sound a lot like Perricone

by Mark Moseley November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Moral of the story: Even Letten’s office wasn’t ‘untouchable’

by Mark Moseley November 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Confessions of an armchair cynic: the voters proved me wrong

by Jed Horne November 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Four years is a split-second eternity—no matter who wins tonight

by Mark Moseley November 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Can new organization make lead safety a priority for New Orleans?

by Mark Moseley November 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

When it comes to child sex abuse, we’re all ‘mandatory reporters’

by Mark Moseley October 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Those who suspect child abuse carry major new legal responsibilities

by Mark Moseley October 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Dead end at West End? What's the delay in rebuilding this jewel?

by Troy Gilbert October 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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