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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Documentary on culture of death gives city's youth a voice

by Brian Boyles June 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Let’s hope T-P treats readers better than it treated its employees

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

The New Orleans dilemma: Is it hip to be so very, very 'hip'?

by C.W. Cannon May 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

The axe falls: Life without that daily dose of ink on paper

by Mark Moseley May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

GOP strategist saw gay marriage shift gaining momentum

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

Obama catches gay marriage trend, but what about Louisiana?

by Mark Moseley May 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Why the hurry, Congressman? A legal payoff lay ahead

by Mark Moseley May 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Earl updated: Don’t tweet or blog what you can wink or nod

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

What's with City Hall's ongoing campaign to kill District Councils?

The New Orleans City Council will soon vote on the future of citizen participation in our city. It’s an ideal mandated by both a post-Katrina amendment to the City Charter and the city’s long-overdue master plan. But despite overwhelming popular support, it appears to be in grave peril.
by The Editors April 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Local acro-gymnasts go for glory in Orlando World Championships

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

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