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Displaced from the Start: Race, Housing, and Childhood Inequality in New Orleans

July 18, 2025

In New Orleans, a child’s chances at a stable, healthy, and hopeful life still depend heavily on the color of their skin. According to a report from the New Orleans Data Center, approximately one in three children in the city lives below the poverty line. But among Black children, that figure rises to a staggering […]

10 Celebrities Who Fell in Love With New Orleans—and What They Said About It

July 16, 2025

There’s something magnetic about New Orleans that transcends the food, the music, and the architecture. It’s the soul of the city that keeps people coming back. Over the years, countless celebrities have publicly declared their love for New Orleans, with some even choosing to call it home. From movie stars to musicians, here are 10 […]

Legal Challenges May Reduce the Number of Candidates in October Election

July 14, 2025

As most Saints fans know, there is a time each season when weaker players are eliminated before the roster is complete. In politics, that time is this week.   Now that qualifying for the fall elections has ended, candidates are being scrutinized by their opponents and election experts to determine if they meet all the qualifications […]

Sixty Candidates Qualify for 11 Municipal Races in Orleans Parish

July 13, 2025

A sense of change was clearly in the air during a fast and furious three days at Criminal District Court. Five dozen first-timers as well as incumbents, perennials and other seasoned candidates paid their qualifying fees to run for New Orleans mayor, sheriff, council and other offices.  Though the funds needed to fully communicate with […]

“Occupied City: How Jeff Landry Is Rewriting New Orleans from the Capitol”

July 11, 2025

A New Era of State Control Over New Orleans Since taking office in January 2024, Governor Jeff Landry has made it clear that he intends to reshape Louisiana in his image. But perhaps no part of the state has felt the impact of his vision more acutely than New Orleans. Through legislation, executive orders, policing […]


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Displaced from the Start: Race, Housing, and Childhood Inequality in New Orleans

July 18, 2025

In New Orleans, a child’s chances at a stable, healthy, and hopeful life still depend heavily on the color of their skin. According to a report from the New Orleans Data Center, approximately one in three children in the city lives below the poverty line. But among Black children, that figure rises to a staggering […]

Top Reasons to Be a Landlord

July 18, 2025

Becoming a landlord isn’t for everyone, but for those willing to take on the responsibility, it can be a powerful way to build long term wealth while gaining greater control over your financial future. There are certainly challenges like late night maintenance calls and difficult tenants, but owning a rental property comes with a range […]

How To Feel More Beautiful

July 16, 2025

If you want to feel more beautiful, the good news is that this is something which is always possible to achieve. Most people are capable of feeling beautiful, and it’s really just a case of ensuring that you are following some simple rules and trends. Of course, it’s one thing knowing that and another actually […]

10 Celebrities Who Fell in Love With New Orleans—and What They Said About It

July 16, 2025

There’s something magnetic about New Orleans that transcends the food, the music, and the architecture. It’s the soul of the city that keeps people coming back. Over the years, countless celebrities have publicly declared their love for New Orleans, with some even choosing to call it home. From movie stars to musicians, here are 10 […]


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