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Congressman Troy Carter is the Progressive Choice Louisiana Needs

November 5, 2024

As we continue to face critical issues in Louisiana and across the nation, the choice this election is clear: Congressman Troy Carter represents the progressive, forward-thinking leadership we need in Congress. His commitment to justice, opportunity, and environmental sustainability has already set him apart as a champion for real change. Louisiana needs Troy Carter now […]

Op-Ed: Reasons for Optimism in Kamala Harris’s Presidential Bid – But Voter Turnout Is Key

November 3, 2024

As we approach election day, the 2024 presidential race remains one of the closest in American history, with polls indicating a razor-thin margin in the battleground states. Yet, while the race is still a toss-up, there are compelling reasons to be cautiously optimistic about a Kamala Harris victory. The reality is that any optimism must […]

Candidates & Voters Gearing Up for November 5 Elections

November 3, 2024

As the City Council’s leading advocate on the quest for more affordable housing, District B Councilmember Lesli Harris has a lot at stake on Tuesday, November 5th’s elections. Harris is heading up the effort to pass the New Orleans Housing Trust Fund – a long needed addition to the City Charter that would annually dedicate […]

Election Workers Are the Keepers of Democracy Says Congressman Carter

November 1, 2024

Congressman Troy Carter told a gathering of almost 300 Orleans Parish poll commissioners that election workers like themselves are “the keepers of our democracy.” Carter made his remarks at an awards ceremony last week hosted by Clerk of Criminal District Court Darren P. Lombard who also serves as Chief Elections Officer for Orleans Parish.    “The […]

Op-Ed: Donald Trump’s Ultimate Goal – Controlling Women’s Bodies and Futures

November 1, 2024

In a recent rally, Donald Trump took his so-called commitment to “protecting” women to a chilling extreme. Speaking in Wisconsin, he declared he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” if he wins a second term. His words, far from reassuring, offer a stark glimpse into his mindset. This mindset views women […]


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Congressman Troy Carter is the Progressive Choice Louisiana Needs

November 5, 2024

As we continue to face critical issues in Louisiana and across the nation, the choice this election is clear: Congressman Troy Carter represents the progressive, forward-thinking leadership we need in Congress. His commitment to justice, opportunity, and environmental sustainability has already set him apart as a champion for real change. Louisiana needs Troy Carter now […]

Strategies For Debt Management

November 4, 2024

Dealing with debt can feel like a constant weight on your shoulders. It’s not just about the numbers on a page; it’s the stress, the uncertainty, and the nagging worry that comes with it. But what if we approached debt management from a different perspective? Instead of focusing solely on debt resolution, what if we […]

Is Kratom Legal in Louisiana?

November 4, 2024

Your Guide to Current Legal Status Kratom is a big topic in Louisiana now. Many people ask if it’s legal or not and how new rules might change things. If you use kratom for pain or to quit opioids, you are not the only one. For a long time, the state changed its mind about […]

Op-Ed: Reasons for Optimism in Kamala Harris’s Presidential Bid – But Voter Turnout Is Key

November 3, 2024

As we approach election day, the 2024 presidential race remains one of the closest in American history, with polls indicating a razor-thin margin in the battleground states. Yet, while the race is still a toss-up, there are compelling reasons to be cautiously optimistic about a Kamala Harris victory. The reality is that any optimism must […]


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