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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.

Jindal’s jive: Double talk, phony budget cuts

by Mark Moseley November 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Disenchanted, disengaged — and disenfranchised

by The Editors November 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Student loan amnesty would $upercharge grad-magnetic New Orleans

by The Editors November 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Is Buddy Roemer now trailing even dolphins and archangels??

by Mark Moseley November 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Hey, Mr. Mayor: Looking for a quick half-million?

by Keith Hardie November 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Smokin’ Joe’s Philly not the only town spurning home-grown champs

by Mark Moseley November 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Shake a leg! Physical 'movement' is also the political kind

by The Editors November 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Connect the dots: Did Jindal ghostwriter have a hand in Cain scandal?

by Mark Moseley November 3, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Making 'Complete Streets' a policy makes complete sense

by The Editors November 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

No, Buddy, the sweater is just plain nerdy looking. Man up, dude

by Mark Moseley November 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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