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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Curfew: Stripping kids’ access to the cultural heart of New Orleans

by C.W. Cannon January 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

500-year protection for under $2 billion? Why wait 20 years to start?

by Mark Moseley January 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Last ONE left standing? Sucker punch whacks 'citizen participation'

by The Editors January 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hell hath no fury like a great team thirsting for gridiron vengeance

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

Things to consider, from homicide figures to killer sports records

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

Educator's vision: continuum to college, meaningful work

by Jessica Williams January 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Golf offer’s no gimme, but with BP paying, that’s par for the course

by Mark Moseley January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Digital doomsday: No faith in America, Newt?

by Mark Moseley December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Saluting Occupy NOLA, a movement as quirky as our schizoid city

by The Editors December 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Romney a GOP lock? Unpredictability is only sure thing in politics

by Mark Moseley December 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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