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This category showcases the lead coverage readers need to know, offering context, clarity, and insight into issues shaping New Orleans and beyond.

The Section G Project Part 4: The Legacy

The final story in our series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
by Nick Chrastil June 19, 2020 Updated June 19, 2020

Council grills NOPD chief on use of tear gas on protesters

Ferguson struggles to answer questions about what danger the march posed as he maintains that blocking it was the right move.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 11, 2020 Updated June 13, 2020

Police release body cam footage from expressway clash with protesters

Video released after criticism for use of tear gas, projectiles.
by Charles Maldonado June 10, 2020 Updated June 10, 2020

Domestic violence victims and advocates report breakdowns in stay-away order processing during COVID-19 restrictions

Missing records, state protective order database delays, limited access all created barriers to protection, according to people who spoke to The Lens.
by Philip Kiefer June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Lessons learned: Remote learning successes and challenges

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools, educators shifted lessons online
by Marta Jewson June 8, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

The Section G Project Part 3: The Defendants

The third part of a four-part series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
by Nick Chrastil June 5, 2020 Updated June 8, 2020

City Council removes NOPD praise from George Floyd resolution, will consider ordinance to ban tear gas

"This system has a dual purpose," Councilman Jason Williams said. "One that seeks justice for the wealthy, historic majority, and one that favors punishment against the poor and historically disenfranchised.”
by Michael Isaac Stein June 4, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020

DOC to suspend prisoner release program as state enters phase two of reopening

The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
by Nick Chrastil June 3, 2020 Updated June 3, 2020

City says funding new jail building would require ‘cutting basic city services’

It appeared that 'Phase III' was ready to move forward after years of debate. But with expected shortfalls due to COVID-19, City Hall says a new jail building could take funding away from other priorities.
by Nick Chrastil June 1, 2020 Updated June 1, 2020

Some New Orleans workers scramble to organize as they’re pushed back into frontline jobs

Charlotte Wilcox and three of her coworkers from Still Perkin' Coffee Shop have been on strike for two weeks.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 29, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

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