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Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Nagin’s weird ride: from showboat to search for anonymity

“Simply put, the Ray Nagin of 2013 is almost unrecognizable as the man who swept New Orleans off its feet in 2002," writes Gordon Russell.
by Mark Moseley January 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Free expression or feds’ folly: Comment-gate likely to widen

Have other courthouse insiders posted inappropriate comments on NOLA.com?
by Mark Moseley January 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’: About race or just plain racist?

An exploration of Quentin Tarantino's intent that goes beyond his use of the n-word.
by C.W. Cannon January 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Hey, all you bloggers out there: Any word from Perricone lately?

by Mark Moseley January 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Politics and prosecutors: tortuous route to an all-powerful office

by Mark Moseley January 4, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

With Letten gone, ’tis the season for intrigue and wild rumors

by Mark Moseley December 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

9th Ward goat farmer's gripe: butting heads with powers that be

by Michael Patrick Welch December 12, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Letten lesson: Even the best officials need ‘terrible scrutiny’

by Mark Moseley December 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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