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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

So much for Satchmo: How about another downtown parking lot?

by Lolis Eric Elie September 21, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

A drone of our own! How the city should sell its latest dream

by Mark Moseley September 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Ounce of prevention vs. $300,000 in campaign contributions

by Monique Harden September 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Should controversial art exhibit cost Slidell teacher his job?

by Mark Moseley September 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hurricane alert: Keeping your cool likely to get harder and harder

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

Are traffic stops for expired plates the best use of NOPD after storm?

by Steve Beatty September 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Let’s hear it for the city’s new champions: our acro-gymnasts

by Mark Moseley August 23, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

A former New Orleanian glances back across the pond from London

by Matt Davis August 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Spare the rod and spoil the school? OK, then I need spanking lessons

by Mark Moseley August 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens retracts opinion piece regarding St. Claude Ave. parkettes

by The Editors August 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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