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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.

Tap it, Gramps: Notes on the Roemerlution and sundry tidbits

by Mark Moseley August 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Weasel words: BP ‘cleanup’ falls far short of ‘coastal restoration’

by Mark Moseley July 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Get government funding out of the arts? Get real!

by The Editors July 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Senator using skewed numbers on oil industry’s safety record

by The Editors July 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Oversights or plagiarism? Jim Brown’s mea culpas don’t add up

by Mark Moseley July 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Let culture buffs fund the arts – not govt. bureaucrats

by The Editors July 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

LSEA an engine for business development? Sure, if you don’t mind driving it out of state

by Mark Moseley July 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

TIGER III funds: How NOT to spend these federal transit dollars

by The Editors July 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Not self-evident: Our founding documents weren’t created equal

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

Pedicab success pivots on City Council opting for merit selection

by The Editors July 5, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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